Senior Ophthalmic Nurse - Corneal and External Service

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a dedicated nurse to manage care for Corneal and External Service ophthalmology patients. This role involves developing integrated nursing practices, assessing patient needs, and providing clinical leadership. Candidates must have a BSc in Nursing and a PG Certificate in ophthalmic nursing. The position offers competitive benefits, including an NHS pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working friendly organisation

Qualifications

• Full and Active NMC Registration required.
• Experience in ophthalmic nursing is a plus.
• Ability to teach and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an integrated nursing role.
• Evaluate and improve quality of care provided.
• Lead and supervise less experienced staff.
• Engage in extended nursing responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Patient care management

Teaching and mentoring

Education

BSc in Nursing

PG Certificate in ophthalmic nursing

Job description

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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, careers 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.

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

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, careers, 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.

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• BSc in Nursing
• PG Certificate in ophthalmic nursing

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of leading a Team in clinical area
• Leadership course

Clinical knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of corneal and external disease clinical knowledge

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of teaching /mentoring junior staff

Desirable criteria

• Teaching course

Professional Registration

Essential criteria

• Full and Active NMC Registration

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 flexib le 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 [e-mail].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job description and person specification Senior Staff Nurse (PDF, 369.5KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)