Sister/Charge Nurse - Accident & Emergency

Moorfields; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working friendly organisation

Free Pilates classes

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two Band 7 Emergency Nurse Practitioners for the A&E and General Ophthalmology clinics at City Road, London.

Two permanent posts available: 1.0 WTE full-time and 0.64 WTE part-time, with salary £58,133–£65,261 per year incl. HCAS. Flexible working and NHS pension support are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree-level nursing qualification.
• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult).
• Ophthalmic qualification.
• MSc or equivalent leadership/teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead ophthalmic A&E care pathway for designated patients.
• Assess, plan and provide ophthalmic nursing advice.
• Independent management as Emergency Nurse Practitioner after training.
• Lead day-to-day running of the department to ensure high standards.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Ophthalmic care

Clinical leadership

A&E protocols

Education

Degree in Nursing

Ophthalmic qualification

Job description

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.

Band 7

Main area Accident and Emergency Grade Band 7 Contract Two permanent posts available: 1 x 1.0 WTE and 1 x 0.64 WTE. Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (1 x Full Time (37.5 hours per week, 1.0 WTE) 1 x Part Time (24 hours per week, 0.64 WTE)) Job ref 273-DC-8319546

Site Moorfield's Eye Hospital Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum incl. HCAS *pro rata for the part-time post Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world‑class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for actively contributing to the continuing development of the ophthalmic nursing role within the Accident and Emergency Department and General Ophthalmology clinic.

The Post holder will carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and undertake specialist nursing procedures ensuring that all patients receive the highest standards of care.

After training and supervision, they will be given the opportunity the opportunity to participate in independent management of designated patients as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive, care and support for patients in our dedicated ophthalmic A&E in the City Road branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The post holder will carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and undertake specialist nursing procedures ensuring that all patients receive the highest standards of care.

After training and supervision, they will be given the opportunity the opportunity to participate in independent management of designated patients as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Post holder required to lead and manage the day-to-day effective running of the department to ensure highest standards of patient care delivery.

Post holder will take lead, participate, and undertake risk assessments, audits, research, and training development to ensure evidence-base practice. The Post holder must be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.

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

To work with the A&E Matron and senior nursing team to lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group at any point on the patient pathway.

Work autonomously as an independent Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse practitioner within protocols. This includes undertaking the total clinical management of patients from assessment to discharge as an independent nurse practitioner. Communicating findings to GPs by letter and when necessary, by phone and referring patients to the medical team when required.

Lead on the provision of evidence-based nursing practice.

Be responsible for 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.

Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to the Nurse Manager.

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

Lead on and 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 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.

Undertake any training or educational courses conversant with role such as non- medical prescribing.

To ensure that staff’s mandatory training is kept up to date

To act as an advisor to junior staff in their roles as mentors, assessors, and preceptors.

Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training programmes as required.

To assist the A&E Matron and Nurse Manager 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 PREP requirements and to maintain a professional profile.

To undertake annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and personal development.

Take an active role in performance management of staff when necessary.

Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.

To work with 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.

Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.

Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.

Qualifications

• Degree Level Qualification
• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Relevant clinical post-registration Ophthalmic qualification.
• Recognised clinical teaching qualification (mentorship)
• Management training Course/Leadership Course
• MSc or equivalent practical experience

Clinical Experience

• Previous ophthalmic experience at Band 6 level
• Experience in assessing and caring for patients in an ophthalmic emergency setting
• Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of an independent Nurse Practitioner and has experience in this role.
• Assess, diagnosis, management, and Treatment of common Ocular emergencies.
• Interpretation Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) and visual Field Test
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Able to work towards set targets and enable others to do so
• Able to work on/under own initiative.
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice.
• Able to take charge and delegate duties and manage a team of nurses

Skills

• Can independently assess, diagnose, and manage common ocular emergencies using relevant equipment in an emergency ophthalmic care setting.
• Can demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator.
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of regular appraisal and has experience in performance management

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 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 .