Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatrics & Strabismus
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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.
And we’re just getting started.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative paediatric nurse to become a band 6 Staff Nurse in the dedicated paediatric unit in the Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC) adjacent to the main branch of Moorfields Eye Hospital in City Road.
Experience working in this specialty as a band 6 nurse registered paediatric/child branch nurse and a post registration ophthalmic qualification is essential. The successful candidate will be experienced in paediatric phlebotomy, especially for the under 2 year olds, and will supervise the training of RDCEC staff in this skill.
The post holder will work closely with the members of the paediatric multi professional team to provide children, young people and their families with a compassionate, quality service in the RDCEC consistent with the principles of the Moorfields Way.
The post holder will develop a close working relationship with the Safeguarding Children & Young People team and will play a significant role in the Safeguarding Children agenda within the trust.
The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable and an excellent role model for the multi-professional team and will contribute to the outstanding achievements of the paediatric service in Moorfields.
Main duties of the job
- To work as a senior nurse in the team assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care programmes throughout the paediatric nursing service in the Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC).
- The post holder will participate in safeguarding children and young people, using prior experience and knowledge and will communicate concerns to the safeguarding team and paediatric colleagues.
- The post holder will work collaboratively with the permanent nursing and play teams to ensure that families are involved in their child’s care and will use their knowledge of child development to help families through the paediatric hospital journey so that the best outcomes can be achieved for children using our services.
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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
- 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
- Assess the needs of the infant, child and young person according to the agreed model of nursing care, implement and evaluate the planned care, working in partnership with the family and ensuring that a safe standard of care is delivered.
- To work towards the development and delivery of high standards of patient care by using clearly defined care pathways.
- Participate in safeguarding children and young people within the Trust and ensure that the Trust Safeguarding Policy is adhered to and that concerns are communicated to the senior members of the paediatric team and the safeguarding children team.
- Undertake the required levels of training for Safeguarding Children and Young People.
- Participate in the pre-admission assessment of children and their families.
- Ensure that all forms of communication are used effectively in the interest of family centred care.
- Liaise closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team in order to implement distraction therapies for working with children and their families in any clinical setting.
- Handle parents/guardians enquiries politely, referring unanswered queries and reporting details to Paediatric Sister.
- Contribute positively to the process of change within the ward or clinics when this is aimed at the improvement of family centred care or the delivery of service.
- Participate in ward or departmental quality assurance activities, working alongside the permanent staff to monitor standards of care.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Paediatric/Child Branch Nurse of working towards
- Ophthalmic qualification
- Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
- PILS compliance or be willing to undertake this training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 4 years post qualifying paediatric nursing experience
- Paediatric ophthalmic nursing experience
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
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Desirable criteria
- Ability to delegate duties
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
- Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and young people
- Demonstrates ophthalmic nursing knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to use IT resources
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 moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
- Senior staff nurse- Paediatrics (PDF, 280.6KB)
- Personal spec paediatric nurse band 6 (PDF, 240.6KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Karen Andiapen
Job title: Team leader A&E
Email address: karen.andiapen@nhs.net
Telephone number: 02075662595
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