Job summaryDelivering professional nursing care to patients ensuring the highest possible standards of care are received by patients and their carers on the ward/department.
Limpsfield Opthalmology Department includes a theatre, day care, Nurse Led Intravitreal injection service, pre assessment and Opthalmology Outpatients.
Main duties of the jobFor further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About usWe are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and well being to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Job responsibilitiesFor further information regarding the role please read the attached job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationEssential- Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
- A complete and accurate application
- Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
- Evidence of essential experience for role
- Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
- Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Redhill, RH1 5RH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead nurse for Ophthalmology. Caroline Davis, caroline.davis1@nhs.net, 0173723172
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
