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Join to apply for theSenior Staff Nurse - Medical Retinarole atMoorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theSenior Staff Nurse - Medical Retinarole atMoorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible. YOU MAKE US MOREJoin Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAt Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.And we’re just getting started.Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.Could you be part of this future? Make us more.Job OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic, energetic, experienced and motivated ophthalmic trained nurse. Medical Retina Subspecialty is evolving and constantly developing due to emerging new therapies giving rise to multiples opportunities for Ophthalmic Nurses. Emerging new roles for ophthalmic nurses has redefined patient care and clinical management in the last few years.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, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area.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 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.Main duties of the jobIndependently 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 extended roles, such as delivering intravitreal injections, nurse led fluorescein clinics, counselling, photodynamic therapy and consenting patients for investigative procedures and intravitreal injections.Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality.To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.Ensure staff takes precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood).Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area.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 organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesIndependently 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 extended roles, such as delivering intravitreal injections, nurse led fluorescein clinics, counselling, photodynamic therapy and consenting patients for investigative procedures and intravitreal injections.Education and Professional DevelopmentEnsure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programmes.Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training programmes as required.To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.Assess the need for, plan and implement suitable staff development programmes for the nursing staff within the clinical area to ensure the effective care of all patients.Assist the Sister/Charge nurse to ensure that all students and newly appointed staff have identified mentors/preceptorsTo act as a mentor/assessor to unqualified staff and to provide education, advice and support to a team of nurses.Contribute and assist the Sister/Charge Nurse to foster a learning environment within the clinical area.To participate in education on a national and international level by attending, presenting at, and/or assisting in the coordination of study days/seminars/conferences etc.Research and DevelopmentPromote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff.Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues.Management and LeadershipProvide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members.Provide specialist education to members of the clinical team, which facilitates learning and individual personal development.Co-ordinating the day to day management of the clinical area, delegates duties and care appropriately whilst maintaining overall responsibility.Ensures the staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways.To deputise for the Sister/Charge Nurse in their absence.Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality.To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.Ensure staff takes precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood).Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advance clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area.Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards.Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review.Person specificationQualifications/RegistrationEssential criteriaRegistered General Nurse Relevant clinical post-registration ophthalmic qualification or Studying towards Post-Reg Ophthalmic qualification Recognised clinical teaching qualificationDesirable criteriaPossession of Degree or evidence of currently working towards oneExperienceEssential criteria12 months relevant clinical experience at Band 5/6 Experience in delivering evidence based practiceKnowledgeEssential criteriaUnderstanding of the disease process and current treatment and management of retinal conditionsDesirable criteriaComputing skills: word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation packagesDue 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 [email protected] / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou 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.Documents to downloadBand 6 Nurse (PDF, 464.6KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB) MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)Apply online nowFurther details / informal visits contactName Jonah Nago Job title Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Lead Nurse Email address j.nago@ Telephone number 02072343411If you have problems applying, contactAddress AnyTelephone emma.blake10@ Seniority levelSeniority level Mid-Senior level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior Nurse” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Band 5 Outpatient Nurse- Diagnostics, NSS and Upper GI pathwaysLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Harrow, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Service/Nurse Manager- Maudsley Health, United Arab EmiratesLondon, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 14 hours ago South Ockendon, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Registered Nurse - John Bush Supportive UnitLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Swanley, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Barnet, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Kitts End, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Band 7 Charge Nurse / Senior Sister - ICULondon, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Sutton, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Banstead, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Claygate, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Senior Staff Nurse - HDU - Savannah Surgery, Spinal and OrthopaedicsLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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