About this role
Job summary
This post is based at the Northwick Park satellite site within the Northwest Directorate. Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education.
The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. At times they may have management responsibility for being in-charge of the department and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the department.
They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions. Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. Be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. To 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. Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care. Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a person's nursing requirements. To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained. To work in Day Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented. Good communication. Liaising with the inpatient team to maintain up to date information is feedback to day
About us
This post is based at our Northwick Park satellite site.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care:
Ensure safe peri operative care through effective admission and discharge planning. To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients. To attain competencies, by following the Trusts required protocol. To act as chaperone when required. Professional Responsibilities:
To maintain and update relevant knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training as appropriate, in order to enhance quality of care for patients and carers. To undertake clinical supervision in line with Trust Policy, to further develop competence and clinical practice. Communication:
To communicate effectively and in a timely manner within the team. Understand the principles of confidentiality. Always communicate in a way that maintains the patients confidentiality. Education & Professional Development: To develop within the framework of a personal development plan agreed with your manager. To participate in training to achieve the competencies required to undertake the role under the supervision of a trained nurse. Compliance and Governance
Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping. In conjunction with the Manager and other senior members of the multi-disciplinary team support a positive culture and environment for both staff an patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE at Grade A to C or Equivalent Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
Experience Essential
Peri Operative Exposure Relevant Recent Clinical Experience
Desirable
Ophthalmic Experience Experience Teaching Others and Responding to Learning Needs
Skills & Knowledge Essential
IT skills Visual Assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Moorfields, Northwick Park
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)