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Site: Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £37,156 - £41,205 Per Annum, Including HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 12/01/2025 23:59
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 satellite sites. 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.
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 underway on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Moorfields Eye Hospital Adnexal Service for a dynamic and caring nurse to provide ophthalmic care, information, and advice to patients with eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital conditions.
In this part-time post, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the patients’ adnexal condition at the first point of contact, providing autonomous practice which demonstrates high levels of accountability at an advanced clinical level, delivering high-quality direct patient care, making critical medical and surgical decisions, and providing treatment based on advanced clinical skills assessment and non-medical prescribing.
Main duties of the job
1. Practice autonomously demonstrating high levels of accountability at an advanced clinical level.
2. Be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse-led clinics in-person and via telemedicine.
3. Work in partnership with individuals, families, and carers, using a range of assessment methods.
4. Assess, diagnose, and treat patients, develop treatment plans within set guidelines, and record clinical findings.
5. Challenge practice to ensure the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient.
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder, with support from the Nurse Consultant, will be responsible for a caseload of patients surgically and managing new and review nurse-led clinics in-person and via telemedicine. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate communication and specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in adnexal conditions.
Person specification
Professional Registration
* Full and Active NMC Registration
Education & Training
* PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
* MSc in Advanced Practice or working towards
* Non-Medical Prescriber course
Knowledge & Skills
* Experienced in carrying out Nurse-led Minor operations as part of the Adnexal pathway
* Administration and management of patients requiring Botulinum Toxin treatment, New Lacrimal, Post Operative, and Telemedicine Clinic
* Working autonomously in an advanced nursing role in Ophthalmology at a Band 7 or above
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.
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-us
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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