Staff Nurse - Day / Observation Unit

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!

Our Observation Bay/Day Unit are recruiting for 2 Band 5 Staff Nurses to join their tight knit team.

To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the designated patient group.

Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation and discharge of patients in the Ophthalmic Day Care.

Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.

To assist with 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.

Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse

Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.

Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.

Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings. 

To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.

To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.

To assist with the development of junior nurses and others during their allocation to the service.

To act as an advisor to junior staff.

Support and participate in education and training programmes and assist in developing training programmes as required.

To assist the Nursing Management, Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.

To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with Revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.

At Moorfields Eye Hospital, 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!  See the full range of benefits we offer.

Clinical and Patient Care

• To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the designated patient group.
• Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation and discharge of patients in the Ophthalmic Day Care.
• Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
• To assist with 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.
• Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse.

Quality

•  Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
•  Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
•  Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.

 Education and Leadership

• To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
• To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.
• To assist with the development of junior nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
• To act as an advisor to junior staff.
• Support and participate in education and training programmes and assist in developing training programmes as required.
• To assist the Nursing Management, Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
• To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with Revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
• To assist in undertaking annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current

Research and Development

•  Promote and participate in nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.
• To support the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice.
• Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff.
• To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards and policies.
• Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues.

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• Relevant clinical post-registration Ophthalmic qualification / extensive ophthalmic experience
• Recognised Clinical Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant recent clinical experience
• Experience in delivering Evidence Based Practice
• Demonstrate commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator

Desirable criteria

• Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs
• Experience of managing resources

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing Professional development
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance

Desirable criteria

• Understands importance of audit and able to apply process to improve nursing practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of quality issues

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.

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.

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.