Band 7 Lead Ophthalmic Practitioner Visual Sciences

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Camden Town is seeking a manager for their ophthalmic imaging team. The role encompasses expert leadership and operational oversight to ensure high-quality imaging services. Candidates should have experience in team management and a strong understanding of clinical governance. Join a mission-driven organization focused on delivering world-class patient care and advancing equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of infection control and safety standards.
• Proven ability to improve service quality through audits and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ophthalmic imaging/photography team.
• Supervise daily clinical operations in CDC clinics.
• Monitor service quality through audits and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical governance

Infection control

Job description

Overview

Provide expert leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence in delivering high-quality ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic services across CDC ophthalmology sites.

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the ophthalmic imaging/photography team to achieve outstanding care quality and team performance.
• Supervise daily clinical operations, resource allocation, and staff deployment across all clinical areas in CDC clinics.
• Recruit, train, and support new staff, providing induction and ongoing professional development.
• Lead and manage Band 5/6, undertake staff appraisals, and facilitate regular professional reviews.
• Address and escalate any capacity, demand, or staffing issues with department.

Quality, Safety & Clinical Governance

• Lead on infection control, cleanliness, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Monitor, review, and improve service quality via audits, feedback, and learning opportunities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and effective working environment supporting Trust values and equal opportunities.

Application Eligibility

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system before submitting your application.

About the Trust

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6million patients and deliver a wide range of clinical services. Our mission is to deliver world‑class care and expertise, underpinned by world‑class teaching and research, and to advance equality and diversity for all staff and patients.