Staff Nurse - Pre-Operative Assessment

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading eye hospital in London as a Registered Nurse, assisting with pre-assessment services and providing high-quality patient care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and dignity in patient treatment, while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

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

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Recent clinical experience in a hospital/clinic.
• Experience of managing resources.
• Previous experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment of care needs of patients.
• Ensure high-quality clinical care and good patient experience.
• Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Teamwork

Patient Advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 Adult

Job description

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Moorfields - 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!

Job Overview

The post holder will assist with the delivery of pre-assessment service at Moorfields City Road site.

The post holder will facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. They will assist in ensuring the effective running of the service whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients 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

Responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. They will apply a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission

through to discharge.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of 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

Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge

Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS constitution and other relevant guidelines.

To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.

Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person’s nursing requirements.

Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.

To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.

Undertake prescribed physical observations specific to ophthalmology

Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication and monitor effects.

Complete baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, capillary blood glucose, HbA1c testing, etc.

Professional Responsibilities

Is accountable for his/her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his/her knowledge and professional competence

Is responsible for complying with all NMC revalidation requirements

Will act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.

Will compile a personal & professional portfolio (in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan

Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.

Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner.

Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk

Person specification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent clinical experience in a hospital/clinic
• Experience of managing resources
• previous experience working in a team environment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working in pre-assessment service
  
  

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Adult
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Recognised clinical mentoring/teaching qualification
  
  

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
  
  

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 [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

• Band 5 staff nurse pre-assessment clinic (PDF, 472.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 254.1KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
  
  

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Sinead Murphy Job title Lead Nurse pre-assessment Email address [e-mail]

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