Job Description

The post holder will assist with the delivery of pre-assessment service at Moorfields City Road site.
The post holder will facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. They will assist in ensuring the effective running of the service whilst ensuring the safety and wellbeing of patients and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision. They will apply a holistic approach to patient care, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admissionthrough 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.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
37,259 to 45,356 a year Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DC-7497959
Job locations
City Road
Pre-assessment Clinic, Moorfields Eye Hospital, 162 City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Will be 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 constitution 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 those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
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 specific to ophthalmology
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication and monitor effects.
Complete baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, capillary blood glucose, HbA1c testing, etc. Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Will be 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 constitution 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 those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
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 specific to ophthalmology
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication and monitor effects.
Complete baseline observations including blood pressure, pulse, SpO2, capillary blood glucose, HbA1c testing, etc.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential

• Recent clinical experience in a hospital/clinic
• Experience of managing resources
• previous experience working in a team environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working in pre-assessment service

Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Adult

Desirable

• Recognised clinical mentoring/teaching qualification

Personal qualities
Essential

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential

• Recent clinical experience in a hospital/clinic
• Experience of managing resources
• previous experience working in a team environment

Desirable

• Previous experience working in pre-assessment service

Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 Adult

Desirable

• Recognised clinical mentoring/teaching qualification

Personal qualities
Essential

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Skills Required