Senior Staff Nurse - Northwick Park

We're proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, enthusiastic and committed to bringing the highest level of nursing care to patients in line with the Quality Agenda of the NHS and the Moorfields Nursing Strategy. The candidate must be dynamic and have a flexible approach to working.

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.
• They will assist with the delivery of the ophthalmic services at Moorfields Northwick Park based in North West London.
• The post holder will 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.
• The post holder will be a part of a clinical team provided to ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service receive an efficient and quality service.
• The post offers the opportunity to further develop clinical and non‑clinical skills within the team.
• They will be expected to have a drive for their career development in advanced clinical practice.
• Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner befitting the leadership role, maintaining public and colleague confidence.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with.
• 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

To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

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:

• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Ophthalmic Qualification/ Extensive Ophthalmic Experience
• Recognised Clinical Teaching Qualification
• Extended /Advanced Ophthalmic Practice or working towards it
• Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs
• Evidence of clinical /coaching skills
• Evidence of leadership and management
• 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 as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

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. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.