About this role
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Bedford based team as a Staff Nurse. As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, and implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision.
We are recruiting to two posts within this vacancy: one 33-hour per week position (0.88 FTE) and one 4.5-hour per week position (0.12 FTE).
Main duties of the job
At times you will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.
You will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.
This role involves 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.
About us
This post is based at the Bedford satellite sites
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
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 skill 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
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 will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.
The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse/ NMC
Desirable
Clinical experience
Development & Education Essential
Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator. Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.
Desirable
Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Specific Requirements Essential
Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
Desirable
Relevant ophthalmic experience
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 Bedford
Bedford Hospital Southwing, Ampthill road
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)