Senior Ophthalmic Nurse - Corneal and External Service

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a dedicated nurse to develop and manage an integrated role focused on the care of Corneal and External Service ophthalmology patients and their families. Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership, assessing patient needs, and supervising junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Registered Nurse qualification and a passion for high-quality care. This position offers competitive salary and valuable benefits.

Benefits

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

Attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Must have a Registered Nurse qualification and be able to manage complex patient needs.
• Experience in ophthalmology is beneficial.
• Ability to lead and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess the comprehensive care needs of patients.
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of nursing care.
• Provide leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Engage in extended nursing responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Quality Improvement

Collaborative Care

Team Supervision

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a dedicated nurse to develop and manage an integrated role focused on the care of Corneal and External Service ophthalmology patients and their families.

The post holder will work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines. They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation, and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the outpatient department and supervising junior members of staff. They will be a key member in relation to the development of practice within the department. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. They will ensure the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

Develop an integrated nursing role surrounding the management of Corneal and External Service ophthalmology patients and their families.

Attend and contribute to departmental meetings, internal and external ophthalmology, and Corneal and External Service and related focus groups. Responsible for assessing the care needs of the patient group, through clinical assessment, whilst also considering psychological and sociological aspects of need.

Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of care given, implementing changes to ensure high standards of appropriate nursing care. Create and promote a partnership approach between the patient, carers and all professionals involved in their care (including outside agencies).

Provide leadership and supervision, surrounding Corneal and External Service care, to less experienced staff working across the Corneal and External Service outpatient departments, Emergency and corneal cross-linking service.

To be involved in carrying out nursing extended roles, such as providing informed consent for patients undergoing corneal cross-linking and investigations, performing telephone consultations for post operative patients, and supporting the delivery of technician led synchronous and asynchronous clinics in line with the Corneal and External service’s future plans for delivery care.

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.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse to develop and manage an integrated role focused on the care of Corneal and External Service ophthalmology patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership: Assess and address the comprehensive care needs of patients, considering both psychological and sociological factors.
• Quality Improvement: Evaluate and enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing care, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
• Collaborative Care: Foster a partnership approach among patients, carers, and all involved professionals, including external agencies.
• Team Supervision: Provide leadership and supervision to less experienced staff within the Corneal and External Service outpatient departments, Emergency, and corneal cross-linking services.
• Extended Nursing Roles: Engage in extended nursing responsibilities such as obtaining informed consent for corneal cross-linking procedures, conducting postoperative telephone consultations, and supporting technician-led synchronous and asynchronous clinics in alignment with future service delivery plans.

Additional Duties

• 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.
• Ensure that clinical care of patients and others using the service is efficient and of high quality.
• Develop both clinical and non-clinical skills within the team, with a drive for career development in advanced clinical practice.
• Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours, maintaining public and colleague confidence.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff, respecting equality and diversity.
• Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients, respecting their equality at all times.
• Attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings, both internal and external, as well as focus groups related to ophthalmology and Corneal and External Service.

Join us in delivering exceptional care and making a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025