Adnexal Senior Staff Nurse - Part Time

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Moorfields Eye Hospital Adnexal Service for a dynamic and caring nurse to provide ophthalmic care, information and advice to patients with eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital conditions.

Main duties of the job

In this part-time post, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the patients' adnexal condition at the first point of contact, providing aftercare following surgery, and maintaining continuity of care throughout the patient journey.

This exciting role also involves an independent post-operative and remote telephone/video reporting clinic, so the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate communication and specialist skills, knowledge, and expertise in adnexal conditions.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for actively contributing to the continuing development of the ophthalmic nursing role within the Adnexal Outpatient Clinic.

They will carry out the post-surgical assessment and intervention in our post-op and telephone clinic, provide specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and clinical discharge, and undertake specialist nursing procedures ensuring that all patients receive the highest standards of care. After training and supervision, they will have the opportunity to participate in independent management of designated patients as an Adnexal Nurse Practitioner.

The post holder will provide supervision to junior staff, students, and may undertake research and lead clinical audits in their own specialist area.

They are responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients at all times and will always work in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Active full NMC Registration
• Relevant clinical post-registration ophthalmic qualification
• NVQ Assessor Qualification

Experience

• 2 years Band 5 experience or above
• Ability to work independently as a practitioner

Ophthalmic knowledge & skills

• Pg Cert

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.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£26,883.60 to £31,880.40 a year per annum, including HCAS, pro rata'd as part-time.