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Advanced Orthoptist
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 18 day(s) ago
Reference: 273-DC-8193580
Job summary
Do you want to experience of working in a tertiary referral hospital delivering core and sub-speciality Orthoptic practice?
Do you want to work in a supportive team with nationally recognised experts in their field?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Orthoptist to join our expanding team as an Advanced Orthoptist and also support our new community service at Ealing Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The role will be based at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road) and Ealing Hospital (minimum one day per week). The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team across a range of sub-speciality clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, paediatric, adnexal, neurology and orthoptic-optometric led services.
The candidate will be expected to work autonomously in new patient clinics and be experienced to be able to be able to make appropriate onward referrals.
About us
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 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.
Details
Date posted
25 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,506.40 to £52,208.80 a year per annum incl. HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
273-DC-8193580
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder will:
Be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of all patients in their care
Be responsible as an independent practitioner for the planning, implementation and monitoring of orthoptic treatment
Be responsible for re-referral to specialist services if indicated
Collaborate and actively participate in supporting observers, health care professional and Orthoptic students attending clinical placement
Support newly qualified Orthoptists
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful post holder will:
Be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of all patients in their care
Be responsible as an independent practitioner for the planning, implementation and monitoring of orthoptic treatment
Be responsible for re-referral to specialist services if indicated
Collaborate and actively participate in supporting observers, health care professional and Orthoptic students attending clinical placement
Support newly qualified Orthoptists
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving sub-specialist clinics
- Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Personal Developement
- Development of teaching materials
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving sub-specialist clinics
- Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Personal Developement
- Development of teaching materials
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
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
Moorfields Eye Hospital
City Road
London
EC1V 2PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)