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Job reference: 132987
Salary: Band 6 (£35,522 - £43,286)
Job closing date: 25/01/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Various sites
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 30.48
Job posted date: 11/01/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
Department: Ophthalmology

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 clinical nurse specialist(CNS) To support the Senior nurses and Optometrist in the central ophthalmic electronic referrals unit (COeRU)
You will be responsible for the safe journey and disposal of all ophthalmology referrals coming in via SCI gateway from Optometrists, GPs, Health visitors, and other MDT. You will be responsible to ensure that all referrals are processed and screened within 24 hrs (except weekends).
We also have an opportunity for a CNS to undertake IVTs, Specialist nurse clinics and working within sub- specialities with consultant support. 
You will be expected to be educated to degree level or equivalent level of skill gained through experience. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills and you will have significant post registration experience in the relevant field. 

For further information please contact below:

Informal Enquiries: Stacey Arnott SCN Ophthalmology 01383 623 623 ext 24080 stacey.arnott@nhs.scot Pamela Harley Charge Nurse Ophthalmology ext 28394.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 


​​​​​​​NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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