Staff Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a new 'Treat and Extend' service for patients with Age Related Macular Degeneration within the Ophthalmology Department.

We are seeking a dynamic and pro-active person to join the department.

The post holder will need to be well organised and effective in their practice; they must be able to multi-task, actively contribute towards a developing department and assist the team in upholding high standards of care for our patients.

Working in the Ophthalmic outpatient clinic you will be involved in assessing visual acuity, checking intraocular pressure, instilling eye drops and performing diagnostic tests on our patients.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a new 'Treat and Extend' service for patients with Age Related Macular Degeneration within the Ophthalmology Department.

We are seeking a dynamic and pro-active person to join the department.

The post holder will need to be well organised and effective in their practice; they must be able to multi-task, actively contribute towards a developing department and assist the team in upholding high standards of care for our patients.

Working in the Ophthalmic outpatient clinic you will be involved in assessing visual acuity, checking intraocular pressure, instilling eye drops and performing diagnostic tests on our patients.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.