Job Description

The post holder will assist with the delivery of ophthalmic services at Moorfields in Bedford .
The post holder will facilitate the provision of excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, scrub in theatre.
They will assist in ensuring the effective running of the services which consist of surgery, out-patients and Daycare treatments 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-centered care principles.
Main duties of the job
o 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. o Responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of ophthalmic work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
o 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.
o Participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic specialty so that high quality patient focused services are promoted.
o 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.
o To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date
o To work with the Practice Development Team in the development and implementing of evidence-based practice.
o 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.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:o Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Schemeo Free 24/7 independent counselling serviceo Learning and development opportunitieso A range of attractive benefits and discountso Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skillso Flexible working friendly organisationAnd so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Details
Date posted
04 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
273-DN-7655214
Job locations
Bedford
Southwing Bedford Hospital Moorfields at Bedford Kempston Road Bedford
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trusts policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Full Job description can be found attached Job description
Job responsibilities
To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trusts policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Full Job description can be found attached
Person Specification
NMC Registration
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology Experience at least 6months
• Scrub nurse

Desirable

• Mentorship training
• Tendable audit experience

Skills and experience
Essential

• Ophthalmology Theatre experience

Desirable

• Ophthalmology Outpatient and Daycare nursing experience

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Interest in Anaesthetic/subtenon skills

Person Specification
NMC Registration
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Ophthalmology Experience at least 6months
• Scrub nurse

Desirable

• Mentorship training
• Tendable audit experience

Skills and experience
Essential

• Ophthalmology Theatre experience

Desirable

• Ophthalmology Outpatient and Daycare nursing experience

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Interest in Anaesthetic/subtenon skills

Skills Required