Band 5 Staff Nurse

YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt 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.Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.Job Overview]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto">Working for Moorfields Private Services offers a wide range of rewards and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work–life balance.You’ll enjoy generous NHS-linked benefits, including a comprehensive pension scheme, occupational health and wellbeing support, and access to flexible working policies, maternity/paternity leave, and carer’s leave. Staff also benefit from 27–33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, incremental pay progression, and recognition through the Moorfields Star Awards and Employee of the Month programmes.Professional development is highly valued, with opportunities for NVQ training, internal learning courses, personal development plans, sabbaticals, and career progression.Employees have access to a variety of discounts locally—such as reduced rates on food, gym memberships, eyewear, and dry cleaning—as well as season ticket loans, and the Ride-2-Work scheme.At Moorfields Private, staff wellbeing is prioritised through access to occupational health services, counselling support, prayer and reflection spaces, flu vaccinations, and complimentary eye tests.Together, these benefits reflect Moorfields’ commitment to creating a supportive, rewarding, and development-focused workplace for all staff.Main duties of the jobMain Responsibilities:Job Summary:The post holder in collaboration with the Matron and the Multi-disciplinary team is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers by. Being responsible for ensuring high quality, evidence-based patient centred care is delivered and providing assurance of this whilst delivering the Trusts core objectives and strategies. Being responsible for setting the standards with the nursing team, HCA, Technicians and ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care. Ensure good inter-personal communication is achieved and build positive team working. The post holder will be the role model for the nursing staff providing clinical leadership and promoting the development and maintenance of quality standards. Manage day to day activities in Outpatient services. Able to work on the clinical area to support team and ensure to provide efficient and safe service in Outpatient setting.Working for our organisationWhat’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 skillsAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:Detailed job description and main responsibilities To lead the department as an expert clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group. To undertake specified nursing procedures and treatments incorporating, assessing, counselling, planning implementation, initiating, and evaluating care of patients Provide supervision to staff and constructive feedback on Clinical competence. To manage the nursing staff, HCA, Ophthalmic technician to provide high quality care to agreed standards and objectives. Maintain up-to-date records and ensure that records are stored and filed in an orderly and safe manner. Ensure that confidentiality is respected, and that self and staff meet the Trust & NMC standards for “Record Keeping”. Ensure that ordering, storage administration and documentation of drugs are in accordance with Trust policy for the prescribing, administration, and control of drugs. Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs. To undertake staff appraisals and to ensure that there is an ongoing appraisal programme and staff are supported to achieve their competencies as appropriate. To ensure service needs are met by ensuring staff development is continued in training for biometry, Intravitreal treatment, IV cannulation, Minor Ops, Telephone Pre op assessment and other diagnostic training. To maintain own development in Ophthalmic skills required for service development of current and future planning. Support the Matron to lead, support and advise staff on the planning process to meet Outpatient targets. Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high-quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment. Support your team to work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g., holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and conducting health needs assessments). Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient, maintaining, and monitoring high standards of care, recognising, and responding proactively to patients’ changing clinical needs. Work autonomously, managing a group of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based, and patient centred care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and guidelines. Understand the workload and targets that has been set for clinical area and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Practice as a professional nurse demonstrating leadership, clinical expertise, and competence in the field of Ophthalmic nursing. Communicate and liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies to arrange and confirm on going pathways of care, provide written communication and referral documentation as required. Supervise and support junior members of staff in the delivery of patient care. Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need.Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decision relating to their treatment and managementPerson specificationEssential CriteriaEssential criteriaRelevant degree or equivalentRegistered NurseDesirable criteriaOutpatient Clinic ExperienceDesirable CriteriaEssential criteriaEnglish proficiency in writing and speakingDesirable criteriaOphthalmic Knowledge and skills in Outpatient servicesPre op assessment face to face and telephone experienceDesirable and Essential CriteriaEssential criteriaGood communicatorDesirable criteriaAble to use computer for audit and orderingDue 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 moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-usEmployer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.Documents to downloadMPOC Band 5 Staff Nurse (PDF, 304.4KB)Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactName Lea Cabaluna Job title MPOC Matron Email address lea.cabaluna@nhs.net Telephone number 07713088709 Additional informationAndrea ChurchSenior SisterEmail : andrea.church1@nhs.netContact No: 07932535174