Advanced Orthoptist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 12 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7458813/273-DC-7458813 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Advanced Orthoptist who can deliver core and sub-specialty Orthoptic practice alongside providing expertise and leadership at Moorfields Eye Hospital (Monday and Friday) and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHNN (Tuesday - Thursday).
The successful candidate will be employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and work alongside a multidisciplinary team at Moorfields hospital site City Road and at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
The Orthoptist will play a pivotal role at the NHNN, a world-renowned unit known for its excellence in treating patients with the spectrum of neuro-ophthalmic disease across an out-patient and in-patient setting.
The successful candidate will also support the day-to-day running of the Orthoptic Service at the NHNN and actively participate in education and teaching of other health care professionals.
Moorfields Eye Hospital offers a range of core and sub-specialty clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, sub-specialty paediatric, adnexal 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.
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.
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
• Lead clinical service management at NHNN
• Work with service managers to maintained and deliver high quality care as part of an MDT team
• Actively participate in the monthly service teaching session
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025