Senior Paediatric Ophthalmic Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures including daycase surgical patients (NHS and Private).The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, students and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in own specialist area. They will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward; carrying out outpatient activities and ophthalmic emergency care. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.

Job description

Independently manage a group of patients within the ophthalmic speciality whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct care. Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the designated clinical area, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge. 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. Assist the ward manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with Trust and local policies and procedures. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication for in-patients. 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 staffs take 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 specification

Application and interview

Essential

• Registered Nurse BSc
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification
• Pre- assessment knowledge and skills

Desirable

• Ophthalmic Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
• Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people

Desirable

• Demonstrates an understanding of audit, quality and governance issues

Application and interview

Essential

• Minimum 4 years post qualifying paediatric nursing experience

Desirable

• Paediatric ophthalmic nursing experience

Application and interview

Essential

• Interpersonal relationship/ Engagement with staff and service users
• Flexible approach to shift patterns
• Reliable with good time keeping

About the employer

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

o Salary including High-Cost Area Supplemento Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Schemeo Free 24/7 independent counselling serviceo Learning and development opportunitieso Easy and quick transport linkso A range of attractive benefits and discountso Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillso Flexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.