Staff Nurse - Bedford Hospital

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Bedford based team as a Staff Nurse. As a Staff Nurse you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs of patients, planning programmes of care, and implementation and evaluation of these programmes with direct supervision.

We are recruiting to two posts within this vacancy: one 33-hour per week position (0.88 FTE) and one 4.5-hour per week position (0.12 FTE).

Main duties of the job

At times you will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.

You will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

This role involves 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.

About us

This post is based at the Bedford satellite sites

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 skill
• Flexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

Two positions on offer: 33 hours per week & 4.5 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DN-8314686

Job locations

Bedford

Bedford Hospital Southwing, Ampthill road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

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.

Job responsibilities

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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ NMC

Desirable

• Clinical experience

Development & Education

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
• Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Desirable

• Relevant ophthalmic experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ NMC

Desirable

• Clinical experience

Development & Education

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
• Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Desirable

• Relevant ophthalmic experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

Bedford Hospital Southwing, Ampthill road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford

Bedford Hospital Southwing, Ampthill road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

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 clinic or ward and supervising junior members of staff.

The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/ NMC

Desirable

• Clinical experience

Development & Education

Essential

• Demonstrates an awareness of role of facilitator.
• Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development.

Desirable

• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area

Desirable

• Relevant ophthalmic experience