Staff Nurse - Medical Retina Service (Band 5) - Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service - Moorfiel ...
Posted 3 days 16 hours ago by Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Main area: Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (evenings, mornings and weekends if required)
Job ref: 273-DC A
Site: Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 Per Annum, Including HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/04/: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 satellites sites, and, 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 under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
Job overviewThere is a fantastic opportunity for a staff nurse with an interest in ophthalmology to work in the Medical Retina Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital.
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team assessing and caring for patients in the Medical Retina outpatient department at the main branch of Moorfields at City Road.
You will be expected to provide comprehensive, ongoing care and support for patients with medical retinal conditions such as Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Uveitis, Genetics related eye disease. You will also be responsible for ensuring that patients receive education and information and to work closely with the senior nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to bringing the highest level of nursing care to patients in line with the Quality Agenda of the NHS and the Moorfields Nursing Strategy. You should be able to demonstrate good planning, organisation, and leadership skills.
Experienced mentors are assigned to all new staff and there are excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder is responsible for the assessment and management of care needs of patients in the Medical Retina service. They will assess patients and implement and evaluate care provision.
The post holder will act as a co-ordinator in the outpatient clinics ensuring patients are seen and assessed by all members of the multidisciplinary team. They will also supervise junior members of staff and students.
The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the Medical Retina service. They will be working independently/autonomously and are accountable for their own professional actions. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.
Working for our organisationAt 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
Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations are central to the patients care.
Independently manage a group of patients within the ophthalmic speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct care.
To be involved in carrying out nursing roles, such as fluorescein angiography, Photodynamic therapy and assisting in the delivery of intravitreal injections.
Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.
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.
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 patient assessment and together with the patient and carer devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements.
Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Responsible for the educating the patient and carer on the importance of compliance with treatment and medication.
Person specification Professional Registration/Education- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Experience teaching others
- Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance
- Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training/ophthalmic course
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.
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.
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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.