Staff Nurse

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 is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education. We are expanding our network of satellite sites; providing acute ophthalmic services at St Georges and Croydon and provide community services in Queen Marys.

Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at over 20 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patients' homes.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures, including surgical patients.
• The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
• They will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward; out of hours urgent care service; outpatient activities carried out on the ward.
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Independently manage a group of patients within the ophthalmic speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct care.
• Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Assist the ward manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with Trust and local policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication for in-patients.
• Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality.

Person specification

• NMC registered
• Recent relevant clinical experience
• Relevant ophthalmic Post-registration qualification
• Experience of managing a team
• Recognised clinical teaching qualification
• Relevant ophthalmic Experience: (familiar with corneal, adnexal, cataract, glaucoma, vitreoretinal surgical 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, 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.

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.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.