This role will be to support Emergency Ophthalmic Flow within the Trust, and the treatment and management of ophthalmic patients.
Main duties of the job
Coordinating patient Ophthalmic pathways in line with national/local targets and clinical need. Clinics to support Rapid Access clinics. Outreach and pull from the Emergency Department to support streaming of ophthalmic patients. Support Triage of emergency referrals, and the development of pathways for these patients. Ensure care programmes and pathways meet GIRFT recommendations and evidence-based practice.
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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body. Degree level qualification relevant to role. Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills. Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc. Managerial or Leadership qualification.
Desirable
Project management/Quality improvement qualification. Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification. Education/Training qualification. Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing).
Experience
Essential
Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise. Demonstrate experience of: Quality/Service improvement, Project Management, Leadership, People Management, Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice, Research or audit, Education and Training.
Desirable
NHS experience or relevant health care organisation.
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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