Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Senior Theatre Staff Nurse
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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
This post is for Theatre Senior Scrub Nurse for a fixed 1-year contract. The post holder will be based at our network site in Northwick Park. However, the post holder is expected to cover our Ealing or Potters Bar network sites based on service needs.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assessment, planning, and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice.
- Carrying out specialist nursing procedures in scrub as well as providing care and support in the clinical OPD setting as part of the perioperative pathway.
- Providing supervision to junior staff, students, and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in their own specialist area.
- Ensuring the safety and well-being of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
The post holder will also be responsible for:
- The effective and efficient operational supervision of the department; including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development, and training.
- Providing professional leadership within the clinical area and providing direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multidisciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable.
- Involvement in the development of protocols/guidelines and patient information.
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Working for Our Organisation
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
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Assessment, planning, and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice.
- Carrying out specialist nursing procedures in scrub as well as providing care and support in the clinical OPD setting as part of the perioperative pathway.
- Providing supervision to junior staff, students, and may undertake research, lead clinical audits in their own specialist area.
- Responsible for the effective and efficient operational supervision of the department; including budgetary awareness, clinical governance, staff development, and training.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria:
- Registered Nurse Level 1 (Adult)
- Relevant clinical post-registration Ophthalmic qualification/extensive ophthalmic experience
Desirable criteria:
- Recognised Clinical Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria:
- Relevant recent clinical experience
- Experience in delivering Evidence Based Practice
- Demonstrate commitment to act as a preceptor/facilitator
- Experience teaching others and responding to learning needs
- Able to prioritise workload and that of others
Desirable criteria:
- Experience of managing resources
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrates an understanding of quality issues
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria:
- Able to manage a team of staff
- Able to take charge and delegate duties
- Able to prioritise workload and that of others
- Able to work under own initiative
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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, 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
- Job Description + Person Specification (PDF, 398.0KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further Details / Informal Visits Contact
- Name: Noreen Ging
- Job Title: Matron, North East Division
- Email Address: noreen.ging@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07725640587
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