Staff Nurse - Northwick Park

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 may have management responsibility for being in-charge of the department and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice in the department. 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.,

• Ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• 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 Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• 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 person's nursing requirements.
• 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.
• To work in Day Care, ensuring the surgical pathway is running smoothly and on the day cancellations are prevented.
• Good communication. Liaising with the inpatient team to maintain up to date information is feedback to day
  
  This post is based at the Northwick Park satellite site within the Northwest Directorate. Moorfields is one of the world's leading eye hospitals, providing expertise in clinical care, research and education., This post is based at our Northwick Park satellite site.
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer


• 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.