Senior Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Scrub
The closing date is 03 May 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse/Operatign Department Practioner - Scrub to join the Operating Theatres team at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road.
The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly motivated practitioner with excellent communication skills, strong clinical leadership, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within the ophthalmic theatre environment.
You will be a registered practitioner (RGN/ODP) with demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development and advanced scrub experience in ophthalmic surgery. As a senior staff nurse, you will provide expert specialist ophthalmic nursing care, acting as a role model and clinical resource to junior staff while supporting safe, effective perioperative practice.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist scrub care, undertaking complex ophthalmic procedures and contributing to the wider perioperative pathway. You will also support service delivery through leadership, supervision, and the promotion of best practice within theatre teams.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and offer access to a wide range of in-house and external training opportunities. Rotational opportunities across other Moorfields ophthalmic services may also be supported by mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
Professionally accountable and responsible for the provision of high-quality care and a safe environment for patients within their delegated clinical area.
Organise all human and physical resources in the delivery of clinical care, attempting to problem solve, but being mindful of the need to escalate to the Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics as appropriate.
The assessment of care during the perioperative and postoperative period.
The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning from the theatre suite for each patient.
To provide skilled assistance to the Anaesthetists and Surgeons in the Operating Department.
Have the skills, knowledge and expertise to be able to take appropriate action when dealing with emergencies.
To successfully complete ILS and PILS training.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum (Inclusive of HCAS)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DC-7903608
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Employer's website
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