Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse

at  East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

An opportunity has come up for an Ophthalmic Specialist Nurse.
This role will be to support Emergency Ophthalmic Flow within the Trust , and the treatment and management of ophthalmic patients.

Specific Job Role and Purpose - Ophthalmic Specialist nurse

• 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.

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.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us

• 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