Enhanced Nurse Practitioner - Corneal and External Disease

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We’re also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world‑class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state‑of‑the‑art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Responsibilities

• Line manage staff.
• Work autonomously, performing corneal collagen cross‑linking surgery after completing competencies.
• Interpret corneal topography OCT scans and decide on treatment options for patients.
• Manage and work autonomously in consultant‑led and nurse‑led corneal and external disease clinics as a nurse practitioner, within protocols, with the freedom to initiate interventions.
• Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability in the direct delivery of high‑quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
• Participate and be involved in performing corneal collagen cross‑linking surgery and running post‑operative clinics at least 2–3 sessions per week.
• Undertake the running of new patient, post‑operative and long‑term monitoring clinics independently, initially with the ANP/consultant and then independently.
• Lead the establishment of virtual pathways for corneal and external disease patients across the service in conjunction with the Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP).
• Provide a strong visible leadership presence for the nursing and technician team across the service.
• Take the lead in developing/implementing evidence‑based practice within the clinical environment with a multi‑professional focus, facilitating, initiating, managing and evaluating change to improve quality of care.
• Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history‑taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and conducting health needs assessments and organising the appropriate treatment).

Working for Our Organisation

• Salary including High‑Cost Area Supplement.
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Easy and quick transport links.
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts.
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes.
• Free Pilates classes.
• Full support and training to develop your skills.
• Flexible working, friendly organisation.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Degree level.
• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent.
• Management qualification/experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Non‑Medical prescribing.
• MSc or working towards MSc level qualification.
• Leadership Course.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 3 years relevant clinical and management experience.
• Excellent clinical knowledge of Corneal and External Disease service.
• Advanced slit lamp assessment skills.
• Experience in Nurse‑led clinic.
• Experience performing Corneal Cross‑Linking or nurse‑led procedures.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts. Moorfields is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME and Disabled candidates. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. For reasonable adjustments or an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.