Job Description

Moorfields at Bedford are looking for a Staff Nurse to join the team. Key duties include:



To work according to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

Protecting and supporting the health of individual patients and clients.

The assessment and care of patients attending clinic at Moorfields Bedford

The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge of patients from Eye theatre reception.

To provide excellent patient care and management at Moorfields Bedford.

Have the skills, knowledge and expertise to be able to take appropriate action when dealing with

patients within the specialty and during emergencies.

To assist in promoting and implementing the Moorfields Values in the department.

To be a visible presence for Moorfields Staff and patients.

Deputise in the absence of senior staff nurse and when needed.

To promote and maintain effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team

To facilitate and support student nurses to develop their competence and skills which will enable them to become competent practitioners.

To work alongside relevant nursing team members of Moorfields to facilitate learning and continuously improving care by ensuring policies and process are in place and are amended as appropriate.



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.



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.



To ensure that patients' receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.



Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.



Carry out ophthalmic nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.



To take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well-being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.



Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows measuring Intra ocular pressures after competency based training.



Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication.



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.



Clinical and Patient Care



To assist the service as ophthalmic clinical practitioner and ensure excellent care are given to the

designated patient group.



Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the admission, planning, implementation

and discharge of patients in the eye theatre reception.

Assist in the provision of evidence based nursing practice.



To assist with 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.



Assist in the investigation of complaints within the service. Report information and findings back to the Senior Nurse



Quality



Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other

quality initiatives agreed by the Trust.



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.

Education and Leadership



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 utilised in the teaching environment.



To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date.



To assist with the development of junior nurses and others during their allocation to the service.



To act as an advisor to junior staff.



Support and participate in education and training programmes and assist in developing training programmes as required.



To assist the Nursing Management, Matron and Sister/Charge Nurse 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 Revalidation requirements and to maintain a professional profile.



To assist in undertaking annual appraisals for staff and ensure own appraisal and PDP is current.



Research and Development



Promote and participate in nursing research updating own knowledge to promote excellence in

clinical practice.



To support 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 colleague



Management and Leadership



Be a 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.



Assist in providing specialist education to members of the clinical team, which facilitates learning and individual personal development.



Assist in the co-ordination of the day to day service, delegate duties and care appropriately.



Assist in ensuring the staffing and skill mix is maintained, at all times, to a level that does not compromise patient safety.



To be involved in the development, assessment and implementation of guidelines, protocols and pathways



Compliance and Governance



Maintain clear and legible patient records in accordance with both Trust and professional standards for record keeping.



Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk.



Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture.



Ensure staffs act in accordance with local, hospital and statutory guidelines and policies including health & safety initiatives.



Will work in accordance with corporate objectives and ensure that all staffs are aware.



Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk.



Communication



To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individual's needs.



Be an effective communicator and be a role model in liaising with other members of the health care team.



Provide support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.