Senior Staff Nurse - Northwick Park

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.

Job Overview

Moorfields at Northwick Park is one of our satellites in North West London and offers a comprehensive ophthalmic service to our patients in the North West London area. We are looking for a full time Senior Staff Nurse with a wide interest in nursing ophthalmic patients in a range of settings such as pre and post op care and out‑patient clinics which includes retinal therapy. This is an opportunity to join our dynamic team of ophthalmic nursing staff and develop your skills as an ophthalmic nurse practitioner.

Main duties of the job

• The successful candidate will be a supervisor to junior staff and support the sister with the day to day running of the clinic.
• Assist with the delivery of the ophthalmic services at Moorfields Northwick Park based in North West London.
• Facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Be a role model and a good leader.
• Engage with research and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service.
• Further develop clinical and non-clinical skills within the team.
• Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each person.
• Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all times.

Working for our organisation

This post is based at our Northwick Park site. At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions that require treatment not available elsewhere in the UK. The volume and variety of conditions treated by our clinicians means that they have a unique range of skills and knowledge. This post is based primarily at Northwick Park Hospital and may be required to work across two sites which include Ealing and Potters Bar.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a streamlined, efficient and effective service for patients attending the Moorfields Outpatients and Day Care facilities at Northwick Park Hospital. The delivery of a high standard of patient care is our goal. They would be a good team player with the right attitude for promoting good quality service delivery and patient's satisfaction.

Support the Clinic Manager in working collaboratively with Infection Control, Risk Management and corporate nursing to ensure actions from audits and incidents are acted upon and resolved in a timely manner. Participate in the management of your respected teams in the absence of a Senior Practitioner. They will contribute positively to the team dynamics and be physically able to meet the demands of the post, working autonomously to co‑ordinate and deliver comprehensive care to patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult), Ophthalmic Qualification/ Extensive Ophthalmic Experience.
• Desirable criteria: Recognised Clinical Teaching Qualification.

Work Experience

• Essential criteria: Extended /Advanced Ophthalmic Practice or working towards it.
• Desirable criteria: Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs.

Professional Development

• Essential criteria: Evidence of clinical /coaching skills, Evidence of leadership and management.
• Desirable criteria: Demonstrates effective budgeting practice and knowledge.

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, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work‑life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees.