Staff Nurse - Corneal and External Disease Service

Main area Ophthalmology Medical Retina Service Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (To cover Maternity leave) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (evenings, mornings and weekends if required) Job
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Employer Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Moorfields eye hospital Town London Salary £37,259 - £45,356 Per Annum, Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/2026 23:59

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

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.

There is a fantastic opportunity for a staff nurse with an interest in ophthalmology to work in the Corneal and External Diseases service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. This is a 12 months fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

The successful candidate will join a multi‑disciplinary team that assesses and cares for patients in the Corneal and External Diseases outpatient department. They will also support the nurse‑led Corneal Cross‑linking service at the main branch of Moorfields at City Road (Oriel).

You will be expected to provide comprehensive, ongoing care and support for patients with Corneal and External Diseases conditions. You will also be responsible for ensuring that patients receive education and information and to work closely with the senior nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, enthusiastic, and committed to bringing the highest level of nursing care to patients in line with the Quality Agenda of the NHS and the Moorfields Nursing Strategy. You should be able to demonstrate good planning, organisation, and leadership skills.

Experienced mentors are assigned to all new staff and there are excellent opportunities for continuing professional development.

The post holder is responsible for the assessment and management of care needs of patients in the Corneal and External Diseases service. They will assess patients and implement and evaluate care provision.

The post holder will act as a co‑ordinator in the outpatient clinics ensuring patients are seen and assessed by all members of the multidisciplinary team. They will also supervise junior members of staff and students.

The post holder will be a key member of staff in participating in the development of care of patients attending the Corneal and External Diseases service. They will be working independently/autonomously and are accountable for their own professional actions. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and well‑being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes the dignity and human rights of patients and clients.

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…