Overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world leading provider of eye health services in the UK, and a centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We are the oldest and one of the largest centres of ophthalmic treatment, teaching and research in the world. This is an exciting time to join us as our strategy focuses on driving innovation, advancing research, and transforming patient care. A new centre for eye care research and education will bring together clinical services, research and education in a new building designed to foster collaboration and accelerate breakthroughs.

As a specialist ophthalmology provider we have a multi-professional workforce. As Chief nurse & executive director of allied health professionals (CNO), you will lead our nursing and allied health professional workforce, foster a culture of continuing professional development, and empower staff to achieve excellence in patient care.

Role purpose

As overall lead for clinical governance and executive lead for the CQC Safe and Caring domains, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and other board members to shape the organisation and build strong partnerships regionally, nationally and internationally.

We are a high performing organisation, consistently meeting A&E and cancer targets and in the top five nationally for RTT, with ambition to transform so we can continue to deliver outstanding eye care that is sustainable and scalable.

You will have either board-level leadership experience or be an experienced aspiring deputy chief nurse able to demonstrate a passion for healthcare and the opportunities and challenges facing Moorfields. Success in leading through change and delivering sustainable organisational and cultural change is essential.

Details

Date posted: 27 August 2025

Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 273-CORP-7443291

Job location: Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC1V 2PD

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the candidate pack attached to this role for full job description.

Person Specification

• Qualifications
• Relevant professional qualification in nursing
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Experience
• Substantial senior nursing and leadership experience in a multi-professional, complex organisation
• Experience of effective partnership and working with internal and external stakeholders
• Working with patients and the public to co-design services and improve patient pathways

• Skills and Abilities
• Strong track record in people management and creative ability to think beyond traditional role boundaries
• Clear commitment and demonstrable action taken to improve equality and diversity and health outcomes for diverse populations

• Personal Attributes
• Ability to pull people together and inspire and motivate them to deliver common goals

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be made.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC1V 2PD

Employer website: Moorfields NHS Foundation Trust careers page