Staff Nurse - Accident & Emergency

The post holder is responsible for the assessment, management and care of patients in the Accident and Emergency and General Ophthalmology service. They will assess patients and implement and evaluate
treatment provision ensuring that the care provided is consistent and of a high standard throughout the patient care pathway.
At times they will have management responsibility for the co-ordination of teams within the A&E department and General ophthalmology clinic and the supervision and education of junior members of staff. They will
ensure that all patients are seen and assessed by members of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will be a key member of staff, participating in the development of care for patients attending the Accident
and Emergency service. They will work independently/autonomously and are accountable for their own professional actions. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, always
ensuring that the care they provide is compassionate and safeguards the dignity and well- being of all patients., Be accountable for practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence.
Act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health and safety initiatives.
Compile a personal & professional portfolio in conjunction with the performance management process and the compilation of a Personal Development Plan.
Maintain a high standard of care and remain courteous at all times to all patients, carers, visitors, colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team
Practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner being aware of budgetary constraints and the requirement to manage resources efficiently and effectively.
Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safely, security and risk, Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within the A&E service, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions
and evaluations for patients is provided throughout the patient pathway.
Work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve and maintain all targets and measures both local and national that are relevant to the A&E and General Ophthalmology service.
Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
Act as an advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within relevant guidelines.
Ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and management of the patient in the outpatient setting.
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 [email protected].

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

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
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.