Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthamology- Ocular Oncology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 273-DC-7168441
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Road
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £32,592 - £36,588.60 per annum incl. HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Cancer Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
The post holder will join an established team to care for patients undergoing treatment for ocular cancers. The Ocular Oncology Service in Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of three centres in England that provide specialist treatment for patients with these rare cancers. In patient care is provided both at Moorfields Eye Hospital and St Bart's (1 list per month).
The post holder in collaboration with the Ocular Oncology CNS’s, medical and clinic staff, MDT coordinator and the multi-disciplinary team is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers.
We have an exciting part-time (0.60 WTE or 22.5 hours/week) Band 7 Cancer Nurse Specialist opportunity at Moorfields Eye Hospital to support our Ocular Oncology Service.
You will be an independent nurse practitioner within the MDT to provide nurse led patient care and act as a nursing lead within the Ocular Oncology Service.
This post will be ideal for you if you’d like a part-time cancer nurse specialist career at Moorfields or if you are already a part-time Band 7 ophthalmic specialist nurse who would like to take on this challenge as part of your career development within Oncology service. The five Patient Experience Principles will underpin how we will consistently develop and deliver a compassionate and excellent quality of care to our patients in ocular oncology.
Main duties of the job
Practice autonomously with a high level of accountability at an advanced clinical level in the direct delivery of high quality care, making critical clinical decisions based on advanced clinical skills assessment.
With the support from the Head of nursing, Nurse Consultant, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP’s) and the Medical team.
Works in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests and conducting health needs assessments).
Collaborate with the multi-professional team to establish diagnosis and monitor disease progression in patients with ophthalmic conditions.
Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients’ changing clinical needs.
Work autonomously, managing a group of patients to deliver high quality skilled, evidence based and patient centered care supported by departmental Standard Operating Procedures, policies and guidelines.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Being responsible for ensuring high quality, evidence based patient centred care is delivered and providing assurance of this whilst delivering the Trusts core objectives and strategies.
Being responsible for setting the standards with the nursing team and ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care.
Developing and delivering continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that the service meets all Quality Indicator targets, Key performance indicators and quality and safety standards and initiatives relevant to the service.
Reviewing and implementing the management of patient pathways to improve flow and efficiency in the wards/departments/clinics, ensuring the patients experience is positive while under our care.
Person specification
Registration/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree level in nursing
- PG Cert: Clinical Ophthalmic Practice or equivalent
- Teaching/Mentoring course
Desirable criteria
- Non-Medical prescribing
- MSc or working towards MSc level qualification.
- Leadership course
- Oncology course
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to work independently and autonomously.
- • Be competent in communication, breaking bad news, cancers and a range of ophthalmic skills
Desirable criteria
- • Budgetary skills
- • Interview skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Relevant clinical experience in oncology/ophthalmology
- • Staff management
- • Workforce planning and experience of managing resources
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sinead Hanrahan
- Job title
- Cancer Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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