Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 RN to come and work in Jubilee Eye Suite. Jubilee is a Day Surgery Unit for Ophthalmology patients and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to come and join our friendly team. The successful post holder will be expected to work in pre-assessment, on the ward and in theatre and be involved in all aspects of the patient's surgical journey through the Jubilee Eye Suite. If you are experienced in surgical nursing but are not familiar with ophthalmology, we will be happy to support your learning in this speciality. Main duties of the job To care for ophthalmology patient throughout the whole of their journey from pre-assessment, admission to the ward, through theatres and discharge. Please see the attached job description for a full description of the job. 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. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 374-SR3647 Job locations Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN22 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of diploma level / degree level study Desirable ECDL Qualification Experience Essential Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment Desirable Previous experience of chosen speciality Skills Essential Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice Desirable Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty Person Specification Qualifications Essential Evidence of diploma level / degree level study Desirable ECDL Qualification Experience Essential Generic pre-registration experience in a care environment Desirable Previous experience of chosen speciality Skills Essential Ability to carry out a full range of nursing practice Desirable Additional skills & knowledge appropriate to specialty 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Eastbourne District General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN22 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)