Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for actively contributing to the continuing development of the ophthalmic nursing role within the Accident and Emergency Department and General Ophthalmology clinic.

The Post holderwill carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and undertake specialist nursing procedures ensuring that all patients receive the highest standards of care.

After training and supervision, they will be given the opportunity the opportunity to participate in independent management of designated patients as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide comprehensive, care and support for patients in our dedicated ophthalmic A&E in the City Road branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital.

The post holder will carry out the assessment, planning and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and undertake specialist nursing procedures ensuring that all patients receive the highest standards of care.

After training and supervision, they will be given the opportunity the opportunity to participate in independent management of designated patients as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Post holder required to lead and manage the day-to-day effective running of the department to ensure highest standards of patient care delivery.

Post holder will take lead, participate, and undertake risk assessments, audits, research, and training development to ensure evidence-base practice. The Post holder must be flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.

About us

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 organisation

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

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. HCAS *pro rata for the part-time post

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

273-DC-8319546

Job locations

Moorfield's Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with the A&E Matron and senior nursing team to lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group at any point on the patient pathway.

Work autonomously as an independent Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse practitioner within protocols. This includes undertaking the total clinical management of patients from assessment to discharge as an independent nurse practitioner. Communicating findings to GPs by letter and when necessary, by phone and referring patients to the medical team when required.

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 Nurse Manager.

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 speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.

Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings.

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.

Undertake any training or educational courses conversant with role such as non- medical prescribing.

To ensure that staffs mandatory training is kept up to date

To act as an advisor to junior staff in their roles as mentors, assessors, and preceptors.

Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training programmes as required.

To assist the A&E Matron and Nurse Manager 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 PREP requirements and to maintain a professional profile.

To undertake annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and personal development.

Take an active role in performance management of staff when necessary.

Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice.

To work with the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice.

Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff.

To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards, and policies.

Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues.

Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.

Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.

Job description Job responsibilities To work with the A&E Matron and senior nursing team to lead the department as an expert ophthalmic clinical practitioner, ensuring that staff have the appropriate skills necessary to care for the designated patient group at any point on the patient pathway. Work autonomously as an independent Ophthalmic Emergency Nurse practitioner within protocols. This includes undertaking the total clinical management of patients from assessment to discharge as an independent nurse practitioner. Communicating findings to GPs by letter and when necessary, by phone and referring patients to the medical team when required. 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 Nurse Manager. 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 speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted. Attend and participate in multi-professional team meetings. 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. Undertake any training or educational courses conversant with role such as non- medical prescribing. To ensure that staffs mandatory training is kept up to date To act as an advisor to junior staff in their roles as mentors, assessors, and preceptors. Support and participate in education and training programmes and develop training programmes as required. To assist the A&E Matron and Nurse Manager 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 PREP requirements and to maintain a professional profile. To undertake annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and personal development. Take an active role in performance management of staff when necessary. Promote and undertake nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in clinical practice. To work with the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice. Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff. To assist in the development and implementation of nursing practice guidelines, standards, and policies. Participate and contribute to audit and research within the speciality in collaboration with colleagues. Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary. Develop the role according to patients changing needs and research findings, within the resources available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree Level Qualification
• Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
• Relevant clinical post-registration Ophthalmic qualification.
• Recognised clinical teaching qualification (mentorship)
• Management training Course/Leadership Course

Desirable

• oMSc or equivalent practical experience

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Previous ophthalmic experience at Band 6 level
• Experience in assessing and caring for patients in an ophthalmic emergency setting
• Experience in delivering evidence-based practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of an independent Nurse Practitioner and has experience in this role.
• Assess, diagnosis, management, and Treatment of common Ocular emergencies.

Desirable

• Interpretation Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) and visual Field Test

Patient Care

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
• Able to work towards set targets and enable others to do so
• Able to work on/under own initiative.
• Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice.
• Able to take charge and delegate duties and manage a team of nurses

Skills

Essential

• Can independently assess, diagnose, and manage common ocular emergencies using relevant equipment in an emergency ophthalmic care setting.
• Can demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions.
• Leadership & facilitation skills
• Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator.
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of regular appraisal and has experience in performance management
• Demonstrable IT Skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree Level Qualification Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult) Relevant clinical post-registration Ophthalmic qualification. Recognised clinical teaching qualification (mentorship) Management training Course/Leadership Course Desirable oMSc or equivalent practical experience Clinical Experience Essential Previous ophthalmic experience at Band 6 level Experience in assessing and caring for patients in an ophthalmic emergency setting Experience in delivering evidence-based practice Demonstrates an understanding of the role of an independent Nurse Practitioner and has experience in this role. Assess, diagnosis, management, and Treatment of common Ocular emergencies. Desirable Interpretation Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) and visual Field Test Patient Care Essential Able to prioritise own workload and that of others. Able to work towards set targets and enable others to do so Able to work on/under own initiative. Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Demonstrates understanding of research-based practice. Able to take charge and delegate duties and manage a team of nurses Skills Essential Can independently assess, diagnose, and manage common ocular emergencies using relevant equipment in an emergency ophthalmic care setting. Can demonstrate the ability to teach staff to carry out ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis and management of eye conditions. Leadership & facilitation skills Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to act as preceptor/facilitator. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others. Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of regular appraisal and has experience in performance management Demonstrable IT Skills

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).

Additional information 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

Moorfield's Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfield's Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder in collaboration with the Matron, Advanced Nurse Practitioner's and the Multidisciplinary team is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers by;

o Being responsible for ensuring high quality, evidence based patient centred care is delivered and providing assurance of this whilst delivering the Trusts core objectives and strategies.

o Being responsible for setting the standards with the nursing team and ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care.

o Developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that the service meets all Quality Indicator targets, Key performance indicators and quality and safety standards and initiatives relevant to the service.

Reviewing and implementing the management of patient pathways to improve flow and efficiency in the wards/departments/clinics, ensuring the patients experience is positive while under our care

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for patients receiving Adnexal and Medical Retina services, while providing assurance that care meets national, local, and Trust standards.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues to establish and maintain high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
• Leading and supporting continuous quality improvement initiatives to achieve Quality Indicators, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality and safety standards relevant to the service.
• Supporting the development and implementation of clinical pathways to improve patient flow, service efficiency, and clinical outcomes across outpatient, diagnostic, and treatment settings.
• Providing advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and patient management within the scope of Adnexal and Medical Retina practice.
• Contributing to the education, supervision, and development of nursing and allied healthcare colleagues to promote excellence in patient care.
• Ensuring that patients and carers receive a positive, compassionate, and seamless experience throughout their care journey.

About us

What's in it for You?

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 skills

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

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum, pro rata incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DS-8265412

Job locations

Moorfields Eye hospital

Croydon University hospital , CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
• With the support from the Matron, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and the Medical team, be responsible for a caseload of patients managing nurse led review clinics.
• Works in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and conducting health needs assessments).
• Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and monitor disease progression in patients with ophthalmic conditions.
• Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients changing clinical needs.
• Under the supervision of the Matron, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ACP), Nurse Consultant and medical team, work towards advanced ophthalmic practice competencies and non-medical prescribing as appropriate.
• Work autonomously, managing a group of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centred care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Understand the workload and targets that has been set for clinical area and demonstrate commitment to their delivery.
• Practice as a professional nurse demonstrating leadership, clinical expertise and competence in the field of Ophthalmic nursing.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies to arrange and confirm ongoing pathways of care, provide written communication and referral documentation as required.
• Receive patients in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and ensure they are kept informed of progress and treatment, providing help and counselling when needed.
• Provides health education and advice to patients and their carers, teaching where appropriate.
• Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions in accordance with your job plan and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services.
• Supervise and support junior members of staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Provide and develop good nursing practice ensuring that practices are in accordance with trust policies.
• Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness).
• Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need.
• Identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external care providers as appropriate.
• Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.
• Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decision relating to their treatment and management, escalate concerns within professional structures as required.
• Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs.

Job description Job responsibilities Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment. With the support from the Matron, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) and the Medical team, be responsible for a caseload of patients managing nurse led review clinics. Works in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and conducting health needs assessments). Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and monitor disease progression in patients with ophthalmic conditions. Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients changing clinical needs. Under the supervision of the Matron, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ACP), Nurse Consultant and medical team, work towards advanced ophthalmic practice competencies and non-medical prescribing as appropriate. Work autonomously, managing a group of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centred care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines. Understand the workload and targets that has been set for clinical area and demonstrate commitment to their delivery. Practice as a professional nurse demonstrating leadership, clinical expertise and competence in the field of Ophthalmic nursing. Communicate and liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies to arrange and confirm ongoing pathways of care, provide written communication and referral documentation as required. Receive patients in a calm, courteous and reassuring manner and ensure they are kept informed of progress and treatment, providing help and counselling when needed. Provides health education and advice to patients and their carers, teaching where appropriate. Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility by undertaking regular clinical sessions in accordance with your job plan and being highly visible to patients, carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Supervise and support junior members of staff in the delivery of patient care. Provide and develop good nursing practice ensuring that practices are in accordance with trust policies. Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding, accessing advice and support at the point of need. Identify deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external care providers as appropriate. Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decision relating to their treatment and management, escalate concerns within professional structures as required. Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Degree level
• PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
• Management qualification/experience

Desirable

• Non-Medical prescribing
• MSc or working towards MSc level qualification

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform in complex and stressful situations
• Experience with OpenEyes or other ophthalmic electronic patient record systems.
• Significant ophthalmology experience, including Adnexal and/or Medical Retina services.

Desirable

• Evidence of implementing change
• Sound and up to-date knowledge of Ophthalmic Clinical conditions and their management
• Workforce planning

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Degree level PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent Management qualification/experience Desirable Non-Medical prescribing MSc or working towards MSc level qualification Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to work independently and autonomously Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform in complex and stressful situations Experience with OpenEyes or other ophthalmic electronic patient record systems. Significant ophthalmology experience, including Adnexal and/or Medical Retina services. Desirable Evidence of implementing change Sound and up to-date knowledge of Ophthalmic Clinical conditions and their management Workforce planning

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).

Additional information 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

Moorfields Eye hospital

Croydon University hospital , CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye hospital

Croydon University hospital , CR7 7YE

Croydon

CR7 7YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The postholder will manage day-to-day Information Governance (IG) compliance enquiries relating to Information Asset Management and Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance. They will support and coordinate external assessment submissions, including DSPT, internal and external audits, CQC evidence requests, and compliance reporting. The role will coordinate information asset register activities, including data flow mapping, procurement due diligence, reviews, assurance processes, and reporting. Responsibilities include undertaking compliance spot checks, managing the IG compliance platform for information assets, supporting the development of information asset management practices, and monitoring progress against compliance targets.

The postholder will work closely with Information Security colleagues on compliance matters, support related workflows, and maintain IG action trackers to ensure timely delivery of work. They will monitor IG training compliance, provide advice on data protection, confidentiality, information rights, and information security requirements, and deliver training where required.

Please note, there will be a test incorporated into the interview process. Details will follow if/when you are invited.

Main duties of the job

Advice and escalating complex or confidential matters as appropriate. Triage and coordination of IG incidents, ensuring timely escalation and resolution. Coordinate Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) submissions, audits and compliance assessments.

Produce compliance reports, dashboards and management information, including trend analysis, performance monitoring and issue escalation to relevant committees and senior management Manage and monitor IG action plans and task trackers, ensuring timely delivery of agreed actions. Review and maintenance of IG policies, procedures, guidance and learning materials. Coordinate Information Asset Management activities. Undertake IG spot checks and assurance reviews across clinical and corporate areas, providing written feedback and monitoring completion of actions. Maintain IG, Caldicott and compliance enquiries and support IG incident investigations where required. Coordinate IG risk assessments, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and arrange associated meetings and reviews. Organise and support DSPT Working Group and other governance meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes and tracking actions.Maintain IG intranet content and support the effective operation of team systems and processes. Travel between Trust sites as required to undertake assurance, training and compliance activities.

About us

What's in it for You?

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 skills

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