Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner

3 months ago

ShorehambySea, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

****** THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST EMPLOYEES ******

This is an exciting opportunity to come and make a difference to the women and their families we care for. We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated and friendly Midwifery team in West Sussex, where commitment to providing high quality, woman-centred care is our passion.

We are therefore inviting self-motivated, dynamic, professional midwives with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our proactive, professional maternity team

If you are a midwife who would like to be a part of our future and can meet this challenge we welcome your interest in a post with us – please apply today

All posts will include shift working (including night duty) and on call duty. The successful applicants will receive a comprehensive orientation programme and are assured that they will receive appropriate support.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Midwifery care to women and pregnant people before during and following childbirth in both Acute and Primary Care Settings according to Trust Policies and Standards. As a qualified midwife the post holder will be required to provide the necessary supervision, care and advice to women and pregnant people during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, to conduct deliveries under their own responsibility and care of the new born. Work autonomously in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s “Midwives Rules” and Trust Guidelines. The post holder will be required to participate in their continuing professional development and other development activities including preceptorship. The post holder requires effective communication skills and an ability to provide support for the Co-ordinators to ensure effective core team working.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communications and Relationship skills