Job summary
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Brent Cross
NHS AfC: Band 5
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
Are you a trained nurse with enthusiasm and ambition to work in the field of Ophthalmology. Are you a fantastic team player who is also an amazing patient's advocate?
We have an exciting opportunity in Moorfields Northwest to provide an efficient, effective and patient friendly model of care at our NW sites including our Brent Cross Hub.
The post holder will have the fantastic opportunity to work very closely with the multi-professional team. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of education and development opportunities offered by Moorfields.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the smooth running of the services on various sites.
Ensure that the patients are referred appropriately to other agencies e.g. adult social care if required.
Be willing to learn imaging, OCT, biometry, iCare and vision checking; and ensure ongoing self development.
Are you a trained nurse with enthusiasm and ambition to work in the field of Ophthalmology. Are you a fantastic team player who is also an amazing patient's advocate?
We have an exciting opportunity in Moorfields Northwest to provide an efficient, effective and patient friendly model of care at our NW sites including our Brent Cross Hub.
The post holder will have the fantastic opportunity to work very closely with the multi-professional team. The successful candidate will benefit from a wide range of education and development opportunities offered by Moorfields.
Working for our organisation
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
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Develop individual competence and knowledge through experience and training which will enable autonomous practice and support the provision and evaluation of seamless specialist nursing within Moorfields, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care.
Through work-based learning and development, develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated through the provision of advice, education and support to staff, patients and their families and carers.
Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to assessment. Plan, implement and review care, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients, their families, and carer on pathway navigation, seeking support, guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues from within the team or affiliated teams as required.
Supervise, carry out and assist with clinical procedures/practice as required, ensuring optimal recovery to health of the patients in accordance with trust policy, procedures, guidelines, and expanded practice protocols. Delegate these tasks as appropriate
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE at grade A to C or equivalent
- RGN
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience working in Ophthalmology
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good written and oral communication
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tracy-Ann Hesketh
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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