Sister / Charge Nurse

We're proud of our team and recognise the significant contributions they make to patients here in the UK and globally. When you join Moorfields Eye Hospital you can help us continue to deliver excellence and equity in patient care through kindness and compassion for all.

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Sister / Charge Nurse NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Ophthamology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 273-DS-

Site Croydon Town Croydon Salary £51,883 - £58,544 per rota incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 18/06/:59

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At 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.

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 overview

The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and management of the Croydon theatre, day care and outpatient clinic at the Moorfields Eye Centre at Croydon University Hospital. The post holder will be accountable for the overall provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary teams in both clinical areas. She or He will be the lead in ensuring the effective running of the department which consists of Outpatients, RAC, Diagnostic hubs, Theatre, Day Care and Pre Assessment whilst; ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centered care principles.

Main duties of the job

Clinical and Patient care
To lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Lead on the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to the Matron.
You will be working clinically one day a week and as required providing clinical expertise to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care and maintain own clinical practice.

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we invest in you-your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical and Patient care
To lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staffs have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group.
Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and discharge of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
Lead on the provision of evidence based nursing practice.
Be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of high standards of nursing care.
Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
Investigate and respond to complaints both written and verbal. Report information and findings back to the Matron.
You will be working clinically one day a week and as required providing clinical expertise to facilitate the safe and effective delivery of care and maintain own clinical practice.

Quality
Facilitate a high-quality, cost-effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.
Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.
Carry out audits, present and share their results locally and nationally.
Manage local budget, staffing, E-roster and staff management appropriate to the level.

Education and Leadership
To ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence based practice is incorporated and utilised in the teaching environment.
To ensure that staff mandatory training is kept up to date.
To take overall responsibility for the development of student nurses and others during their allocation to the service.
To act as an advisor to junior staff in their roles as mentors, assessors and preceptors.
Support and participate in education and training programs and develop training programs as required.
To assist the Matron in developing a culture that is challenging, stimulating, rewarding and supportive.
To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with nursing revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.
To undertake annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current.
Take an active role in performance management of staff when necessary.

Person specification Qualifications and experience

• NMC Registered Nurse - Part 1 Adult
• Ophthalmic qualified nurse for at least 5 years
• MSc in Ophthalmic Nursing

Skills and Experience

• At least 5 years as Band 6 in Ophthalmology nursing
• Experience in managing Outpatient ophthalmic unit

Skills and Experience

• Experience in dealing with Staff HR issues such as staff sickness absence, e-Rostering, etc ,

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 .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.