Nurse Practitioner - Northwick Park in Harrow

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The post holder will be responsible for the organization of own clinic list, support the clinicians and management of the Northwick Park site outpatients and be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care. They will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in both clinical areas.

The post holder should hold advanced skills in IVT, MR/AMD reviews and work towards advanced skills leading in cataract assessment, glaucoma etc. The Nurse Practitioner will be the lead in ensuring the effective running of the service which consists of OPD ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person‑centered care principles.

• To lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group.
• Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination, and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
• Lead on the provision of evidence‑based nursing practice and contribute to the Medical Retina service by training as a nurse injector, undertaking MR review clinics and other subspecialties as required.
• Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation, and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
• Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to Matron.
• Work clinically and provide management support as required, providing clinical expertise to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care and maintaining own clinical practice.

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 organization

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracy‑Ann Hesketh, Job title: Matron, Email address: tracy‑ann.hesketh@nhs.net, Telephone number: 07834710110