About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department.
The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Ophthalmology Knowledge and skills.
Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience.
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of ophthalmic nursing conditions and skills, supported by an understanding of current issues in NHS outpatient services. Willingness to undertake further professional development within this exciting speciality.
Informal visits are welcome.
Main duties of the job
Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model to the wider ophthalmic multidisciplinary team.
Supporting the Matron in driving quality care provision forward.
Be responsible for standards of cleanliness/ Health and Safety in clinical areas.
Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, running a smooth, timely clinical activity, and deputising for the Matron her/his absence.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
See job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Qualified RGN/RN/RSCN with active NMC Registration
Desirable
Diploma Professional practice or working towards this Qualification
Experience Essential
Substantial post registration experience at band 5
Desirable
Computer and keyboard skills
Skills Essential
Awareness of current professional and research and practice issues
Desirable
Previous experience of working within the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Bexhill
Holliers Hill
Bexhill on Sea
TN40 2DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)