Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Theatre Lead Sister/Charge 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
The post holder will be a member of the expert clinical leadership team in the Operating Theatre Department across NW Theatres (Ealing, Northwick Park and Potters Bar) providing skilled clinical and technical guidance working closely with a team of Band 7 Theatre Sisters/Charge Nurses.
This is a leadership role with a clinical element. The Theatre Lead/Sister/Charge Nurse is one of a small team that takes responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the entire theatre department and will be expected to take part equally in the coordination of the department, management of a delegated team of staff and support the delivery of supporting activities.
The main base site is Ealing with crossover to Northwick Park and Potters Bar
Main duties of the job
- Professionally accountable and responsible for the development and provision of high quality care and a safe environment for patient within theatre services.
- In collaboration with the Matrons and other Theatre Lead/Sister/Charge Nurse manage all human, financial and physical resources.
- To lead and co-ordinate the departmental team, taking continuing responsibility for the management and organisation of the entire clinical area, in a courteous and patient focused manner.
- Work with clinicians as part of the management team to provide expert knowledge on all areas of theatres and to be a role model, providing sound leadership and motivation for all members of staff.
- To be responsible for direct management of delegated staff, ensuring robust management of performance and absence.
- Maintain a professional profile and develop skills, knowledge and competencies adhering to the NMC and HCPC Codes of Professional Conduct and Trust Policies and Procedures.
- Act as an agent of change in achieving a culture that is flexible and responds positively to the needs of the service and our patients.
- Actively develop positive team working between theatres and Day Care team and other theatre teams.
- Support the directorate in all activities related to the improvement of theatre utilisation.
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- 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
Clinical Leadership
- Work with the team to ensure the delivery of high quality evidenced based care.
- Work collaboratively across the directorate to promote a customer focused culture acting as a role model.
- Support the team in the delivery of Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Quality assurance initiatives.
- Monitor and intervene to ensure adherence to the NMC and HPC Codes of conduct.
- Foster effective and efficient working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, role modelling excellent communication skills.
- Work alongside the team to ensure that the department functions safely and to capacity on a day to day basis.
- Is clinically and professionally up-to-date with current trends and developments in clinical speciality.
- Ensure strict adherence to behavioural codes and intervene as indicated.
- Implement any learning from complaints and compliments received.
Managerial and Professional Leadership
- Support the directorate in ensuring the optimum use of the theatre resource.
- Take an overview of the duty rosters for the department.
- Allocate and agree annual leave in line with Trust policy, working to the local policy for leave.
- Encourage the staff and role model in terms of flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing demands to meet access targets.
- Delegate and empower staff without abdicating overall, continuing responsibility.
- Monitor all patient related documentation to ensure it is completed correctly, accurately and contemporaneously.
- Monitor all systems for transferring information between team members to ensure all staff is aware of any relevant situations or changes to the way of working.
Financial and Performance Management
- Support the in the management of the budget for Pay and Non Pay.
- Act responsibly when utilising the Department’s resources to ensure sound financial stewardship.
- Have an awareness and understanding of the Department’s budget and spend.
- Identify ways to ensure value for money and potential CIP ideas.
- Support the directorate in the delivery of the cost improvement programme.
- Work with the procurement team to ensure efficacious management of stock levels, working to the full implementation of a materials management system.
- Work to minimise the use of agency staff in line with Trust process.
- To support in raising the profile of the Operating Department.
- Make sure all safety check are carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions and signed for as appropriate. Any faults with equipment are acted on and reported appropriately.
- Identify the need for new specialised equipment and support with the preparation of a business case.
Personal/ Professional Development
- To ensure own professional registration is maintained and keep up to date with current requirements.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own professional growth, identifying training needs and maintaining a portfolio of Continuing Professional Development in keeping with the requirements for registration.
- Maintain up to date knowledge utilising literature, journals and technical guides.
- Complete mandatory training as required by the Trust and adhere to all local and trust policies.
- Exercise professional accountability at all times and to be aware of own development needs/ limitations and actively seek to address these and raise awareness in others.
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Person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- understanding of theatres Key Performance Indicators.
- demonstrates leadership and management skills.
- Demonstrate understanding of budget management.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership/management qualification or working towards one.
- possess anesthetic/recovery/sub-tenon skills.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant ophthalmic theatre experience.
- Demonstrates evidence of leading and managing ophthalmic theatre practice.
- Good knowledge of various ophthalmic procedures, machineries and equipment.
- Experience in sickness and performance management.
- Demonstrates understanding of theatre utilisation.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as Band 7.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN NMC registered Part I.
- Leadership course.
- Mentorship course.
- Ophthalmic course.
- Theatre course.
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree or working towards L7 studies.
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.
Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.
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.
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