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

The post holder is responsible for assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision.  At times they will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff.  The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the clinical area.  They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.  Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, 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

We have an exciting  Band 5 Staff Nurse- Scrub opportunity which has come available within our Operating department  at Moorfields Eye Hospital - City Road.

The successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills, be highly motivated, demonstrates 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. 

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.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.