Advanced Orthoptist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Cwmni: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7784712/273-DC-7784712 |
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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 team with nationally recognised experts in their field? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Orthoptist to join our team as an Advanced Orthoptist fixed term post for a year.
There are two adverts for an Advanced Orthoptist, permanent and fixed term (covering career break). If you wish to apply for both, you only need to apply to one post you are most interested in and indicate with your supporting information if you would like to be considered for both posts.
• Manage a diverse and complex Orthoptic caseload, providing advanced clinical assessment and decision-making across core and specialist clinics
• Be the main Orthoptic led in paediatric nystagmus service
• Undertake perceptorship support for new graduates with support from the educational lead
• Support Moorfields' role as a centre of excellence by supervising, mentoring and teaching students and other healthcare professionals
• Contribute to service development within the wider Orthoptic team, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care
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.
Clinical responsibilities
• Provide advanced Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management across core and subspeciality clinics
• Be the primary Orthoptic contact for paediatric nystagmus service
• Contribute to multidisciplinary clinics including motility, toxin, variety of paediatric sub-specialties
• Work autonomously at a network site, taking responsibility for triage, referral and management
Communication and MDT working
• Communicate complex information sensitively with patients and families
• Provide accurate documentation and correspondence
• Liaise with MDT colleagues, family support teams and safeguarding services
Education, supervision and leadership
• Provide perceptorship support for new graduate
• Deliver teaching to a variety of health care professionals
• Supervise students, junior colleagues and trainees as required
• Support monthly strabismus service teaching
Professional Development
• Maintain HCPC registration and CPD portfolio
• Engage in reflective practice
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Feb 2026