Job summary
Job Summary
The post holder is 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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring 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
General Duties
- To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
- It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, 2008, in preventing risk of infections to patients, visitors and other staff within the trust.
- All staff are required to implement infection control policies and practices, including hand hygiene, waste disposal, staff uniform and occupational health responsibilities, as detailed in the trust intranet.
- It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure that they have evidence of annual/or otherwise infection control training.
- All staff are responsible for ensuring that equipment used in the patient environment is cleaned, decontaminated and maintained in line with trust policy.
About us
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This post is based at the Bedford satellite sites
Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.
Our main focus is the treatment and care of NHS patients with a wide range of eye problems, from common complaints to rare conditions which require treatments not available anywhere else in the UK. We treat people at our main hospital base in London's City Road and at 19 satellite facilities in and around the capital, which enables us to provide expert treatment closer to patient's homes. Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across the country, making us a truly national centre for eye care.
We are also a major postgraduate teaching centre and a national centre for ophthalmic research involving, with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the largest ophthalmic research programme in the world.
In addition, we directly manage three commercial divisions: Moorfields Private, Moorfields Pharmaceuticals and Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisational values:
- We strive to give people the best possible visual health so that they can live their lives to the full
- We put patients at the centre of everything we do by treating everyone with respect and compassion
- We undertake to use our resources effectively and efficiently to deliver high quality care
- We seek to build on our pioneering legacy by leading innovations in eye health
- We recognise the worth of our staff by providing rewarding careers and supporting personal and professional development
- We aim to provide seamless care through professional team working and strong innovative partnerships
- We are committed to acting responsibly and being held accountable for all we do
- Job Summary
The post holder is 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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring 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.
- Key relationships
Senior Staff Nurse, Matron, Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing, Chief Operating Officer, Service General Manager, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical staff. External agencies such as GPs, Ambulance Service, Social Services and Community Nursing Staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Organisational values:
- We strive to give people the best possible visual health so that they can live their lives to the full
- We put patients at the centre of everything we do by treating everyone with respect and compassion
- We undertake to use our resources effectively and efficiently to deliver high quality care
- We seek to build on our pioneering legacy by leading innovations in eye health
- We recognise the worth of our staff by providing rewarding careers and supporting personal and professional development
- We aim to provide seamless care through professional team working and strong innovative partnerships
- We are committed to acting responsibly and being held accountable for all we do
- Job Summary
The post holder is 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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward. They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring 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.
- Key relationships
Senior Staff Nurse, Matron, Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing, Chief Operating Officer, Service General Manager, Consultants and Junior Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, Allied Health Professionals, Administrative and Clerical Support Staff, Professional and Technical staff. External agencies such as GPs, Ambulance Service, Social Services and Community Nursing Staff.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal and written
Desirable
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal and written
Desirable
Essential and Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
