Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Ealing Outpatients & Daycare

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Job summary

This post is based at the Ealing satellite site Daycare and Outpatients within the Northwest Directorate.

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 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

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.

Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking 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.

About us

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.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-6973108

Job locations

Moorfields Ealing

Uxbridge Road

Southall

UB1 3HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure safe peri operative care through effective admission and discharge planning.

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 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.

Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.

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

Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows measuring Intra ocular pressures after competency-based training.

To work in Day Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented. Keeping the patient experience and safety the key focus of your practice. Working alongside the theatre team to ensuring good communication.