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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

About

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. We provide a wide range of clinical services, caring for patients with routine ophthalmic needs as well as those with rare and complex conditions.

Our network of over 23 NHS sites across London and the south east of England allow us to provide expert treatment closer to patients’ homes. We manage two commercial divisions: Moorfields private and Moorfields united Arab Emirates.

Our 2,300 staff are committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology. If you join us, you will be joining our mission to be the leading international centre in the care and treatment of people with eye disorders, driven by excellence in research and education.

As well as doctors and nurses, we employ people in a wide range of careers related to eyes – optometrists, orthoptists, dispensing opticians, and technicians – as well as back office staff in administration, finance, HR and IT.

Based in the vibrant and fast developing high tech quarter centred around City Road, Hoxton and Shoreditch, we have a lively working atmosphere, easy and quick transport links, affordable housing in the coolest new developments right on the doorstep, career development opportunities for staff at all levels, and a range of attractive benefits that include eye care, generous holidays, and an excellent pension scheme.

You don’t have to be looking for a City base to work with us, though – we have a network of satellites across and beyond the capital.

Contact

Address: Moorfields Eye Hospital; 162 City Road; London; EC1V 2PD
Contact Number: 020 7253 3411

Find out more

Jobs Website

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Ref: 273-DN-6786884 Vacancy ID: 6786884

Staff Nurse - Brent Cross

Closed for applications on: 22-Nov-2024 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 22-Nov-2024 00:00

Location

Site: Moorfields Northwest
Address: Various locations
Town: Greater London
Postcode: NW4 3FP
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £35,964 - £43,780 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 5)

Specialty

Main area: Ophthamology

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.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

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.

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!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Develop individual competence and knowledge through experience and training which will enable autonomous practice and support the provision and evaluation of seamless specialist nursing within Moorfields, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care.

Through work-based learning and development, develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated through the provision of advice, education and support to staff, patients and their families and carers.

Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to assessment. Plan, implement and review care, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients, their families, and carer on pathway navigation, seeking support, guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues from within the team or affiliated teams as required.

Supervise, carry out and assist with clinical procedures/practice as required, ensuring optimal recovery to health of the patients in accordance with trust policy, procedures, guidelines, and expanded practice protocols. Delegate these tasks as appropriate

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.

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 [email protected].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Applicant requirements

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.