Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Theatre Scrub Practitioner
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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
We have an exciting Band 5 Staff Nurse- Scrub opportunity which has become available within our North West Operating department Moorfields Eye Hospital at our network sites covering Ealing, Potters Bar and North Wick Park.
The successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, demonstrate good leadership, and be committed to the delivery of high-quality care within all areas of the ophthalmic theatre.
The successful candidates will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a currently registered practitioner (RGN/ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and external courses. Rotational opportunities throughout the other ophthalmic departments that make up Moorfields can be accommodated upon request.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, and provision of specialist ophthalmic nursing advice and carries out specialist nursing procedures in scrub as well as providing care and support in the clinical setting as part of the perioperative pathway.
Responsible for carrying out clinical ophthalmic practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Perform scrubbing duties of different ophthalmic procedures.
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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
For detailed main responsibilities, please see Job Description.
Main Responsibilities
- Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
- To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
- To help ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is provided for the benefit of all staff and that evidence-based practice is incorporated and utilized in the teaching environment.
- To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date
- To work with the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice.
- Be a role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary.
- Actively participate in audit taking, presenting and sharing of audit outcomes.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part 1 of the NMC Register
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Possession of Diploma or evidence of currently working towards one
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent relevant clinical experience in theatres
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic scrub experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Computer skills – Patient Administration System (PAS), Open Eyes, ICAMS, E procurement, Electronic Reporting System General Health and Safety
- Understanding and knowledge of Peri-operative setting/patient journey
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge/understanding of Ophthalmic Peri-operative knowledge
Skills/Abilities/Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to take responsibilities under the overall supervision of the nurse in charge or medical colleagues for assigned tasks
- Ability to organise own workload
- Demonstrates the ability to support other staff
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Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates ability to use resources effectively and efficiently
- Understanding of Theatre efficiency
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
- Job Description + Person Specification (PDF, 326.7KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Raquel Villanueva
Job title: Matron for Ealing and Potters Bar
Email address: raquel.villanueva@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07511217698
Additional information
For additional information and informal visits, please contact Riffat Iqbal, Theatre Sister, Moorfields @ North Wick Park site @ riffat.iqbal1@nhs.net or Maricris Sison, Sister, Moorfields @ Potters Bar @ maricris.sison1@nhs.net.
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