Staff Nurse - Paediatrics

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 5 Paediatric Nurse to join the paediatric ophthalmic service, providing care across the ward, out-patient clinics and A&E. The post involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care while reflecting on practice to foster team cohesion and patient outcomes.

You will be a key resource for safeguarding, have opportunities for continuing professional development and work within a family-centred care approach,

Qualifications

• Registered Paediatric/Child Branch Nurse with NMC registration.
• Paediatric nursing experience preferred in ophthalmic settings.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work within safeguarding procedures.
• Commitment to family-centred care and patient advocacy.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in paediatric ophthalmic services.
• Work across ward, paediatric out-patient clinics and A&E.
• Act as a resource for safeguarding and provide advice when needed.
• Promote family centred care and support learning within the team.
• Contribute to teaching and continuous professional development.

Skills

Paediatric nursing

Education

NMC registered Paediatric Nurse

Job description

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.

And we're just getting started.

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 take responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes throughout the RDCEC paediatric nursing service and will be able to reflect on their working practices to develop team cohesion and patient care.

The post holder will be using their skills and experience in the paediatric ophthalmic day surgery ward, paediatric ophthalmic out-patient clinics and paediatric ophthalmic A&E.

The post holder will also act as a resource for child protection advice in the absence of senior colleagues and will show evidence of continuing practice development.

The post holder will be a supportive team member with an understanding of child development and what impact this can have on their response to their hospital pathway. The post holder will also be aware of the different needs of children and their families and will work with them to deliver family-centred care,

Main duties of the job

• he role of the band 5 staff nurse- paediatric service is to work in the ward, out patient clinics, paediatric Accident & Emergency department.
• The post holder will work multi-professionally with key members of the paediatric team adapting the concept of family centred care.
• Working according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, the post holder will: Maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation programmes of care within the framework of paediatric nursing
• Assist with both direct and indirect care for children, young people and their families/carers
• Assist with advice and support to colleagues, patients and their families/carers

Working for our organisation

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assist with advice and support to children and their families, and to act as an advocate for children and families in matters regarding their treatment options and choices within the ward, Accident and Emergency department, out patient and satellite setting
• Liaise with other groups of staff in the care of the children, young people and their families
• Provide point of contact for children, young people and their families and other health professionals during working hours.
• Work alongside paediatric nursing staff within protocols to reflect the use of integrated care pathways and paediatric nursing
• Liaise with colleagues to facilitate the provision of holistic care to the children, young people and families, both within the hospital and community
• Participate in Safeguarding children and Young People within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to. In the absence of the named professionals provide advice and support for Trust staff when required.
• Be aware of nursing and medical research within the paediatric ophthalmic service
• Communicate any changes to the patient's general practitioner, health visitor and district nursing services if indicated, working with the paediatric nursing staff
• Be appraised annually and contribute to individual Personal Development Plan (PDP).
• To develop own teaching skills within the learning environment in the clinical setting.
• To develop own teaching skills and participate in staff programmes.
• Contribute to patient education materials working with the paediatric nursing staff and members of the multi-professional team.
• Attend Trust-based orientation/education and training programmes and attend mandatory training sessions and annual updates.
• To help maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as a facilitator in the supervision and teaching of junior colleagues and students.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

Essential criteria

• Registered Paediatric/Child Branch Nurse NMC registered

Desirable criteria

• Ophthalmic Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others

Desirable criteria

• Paediatric ophthalmic nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years post qualifying paediatric nursing experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates evidence of developed clinical practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates ophthalmic nursing knowledge
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, quality and governance 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. 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.

We do not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.

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