About this role
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of care for patients in the Outpatient Services at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation TrustCroydon directorate. The post holder will beaccountable for the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with themultidisciplinary team. She/he will provide direct line-management of the nurses in the outpatientservices.The post holder will work with the matron and the Head of Nursing to support nursing staff andensure services provided in outpatient services are patient focused, safe and efficient, and alwaysworking in a manner that promotes Moorfields Way of working, through the adoption of personcentred care principles, and that all care delivered adheres to best practice standards guidance andcriterion for ophthalmic nursing. The post holder will also be expected to support the implementationof Moorfields Nursing strategy and will be required to work mainly at the Croydon directorate.
Main duties of the job
To work as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffshave the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient groups. Demonstrate the highest level of ophthalmic nursing practice and specialist advice in the assessment,planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patients. Lead on the provision of evidence based nursing practice. Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation ofhigh standards of nursing care within the surgical pathway. Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance. Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings backto the nursing teams. Line manage an amalgamated nursing team for both the day surgery pathway and the inpatientpathway. Co-ordinate between day care service at City Road and the satellite units when the need arises. Provide a professional role model to the nursing teams within day surgery, and lead the teams toprovide a patient focused service on a daily basis. Promote a positive image of the 6Cs to patients, relatives/carers and other key stakeholders,demonstrating a commitment to putting patients first. Actively promotes the Moorfields Way and be a role model in communicating with stakeholders. Ensure high standards of record keeping in both paper and electronic format, in order to evidence ourpreparation for CQC inspections and ongoing quality and safety agenda, whilst also making surecompliance is sustained across the clinical areas.
About us
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillsAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description Job responsibilities
Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring, audit and other qualityinitiatives agreed by the Trust. Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that highquality patient focused services are promoted. Organise and participate in team meetings where key directorate agendas are discussed andstaff feedbacks are taken on board for quality improvements. Promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers,healthcare professionals and other agencies. Ensure safe discharge of patients in accordance with the trust Discharge Policy. Create an ethos where staff are valued and supported to deliver the best quality of care topatients. To be responsible for managing staffing resources effectively and efficiently, and to managestaff performance in accordance with trust policy. Implement and be actively engaged in competency-based assessments in conjunction withthe trust Education Team. Lead in the audit process for monitoring and reviewing nursing quality. To be responsible for implementing, maintaining and monitoring measureable standards ofcare using agreed tools. Maintain and improve standards of care whilst monitoring the care environment. To be responsible for the needs of the service users in determining short and long termpriorities in conjunction with the trust priorities and objectives.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse - Part 1 Adult Possession of Degree/Master level education or evidence of currently working towards one Recognised clinical teaching qualification / mentorship or equivalent
Skills & Experience Essential
Extensive experience in Ophthalmology Nursing Demonstrates evidence of leading and managing nursing practice in Ophthalmic Outpatient Service Good knowledge of a variety of ophthalmic procedures, machineries and equipment
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 Croydon
Croydon University Hospital
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)