Band 7 Lead Ophthalmic Practitioner Visual Sciences | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a leader in ophthalmic imaging services in London. The successful candidate will provide oversight and manage the imaging/photography team, ensuring high standards of patient care. Responsibilities also include quality assurance, team development, and operational oversight in accordance with national standards. This role offers flexible hours and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next-level training

Qualifications

• Provide expert leadership and operational oversight in ophthalmic imaging services.
• Manage and develop the ophthalmic imaging/photography team.
• Lead on infection control and compliance with health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the ophthalmic imaging/photography team.
• Supervise daily clinical operations and staff deployment.
• Monitor and improve service quality via audits and feedback.

Job description

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

Manage, motivate, and develop the ophthalmic imaging/photography team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care in line with national and Trust standards.

To provide leadership and high-quality teaching for staff within Ophthalmology speciality. Serve as the professional role model, promoting service innovation, continual learning, and Trust values throughout the team and clinical service. Identify and implement service improvements for Ophthalmic Imaging services.

Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the ophthalmic imaging/photography team, ensuring appropriate structures and practices 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 staff, undertake appraisals and facilitate regular professional reviews.
• Address and elevate any capacity, demand, or staffing issues with department leadership.

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.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200 000 in A&E, deliver over 8 000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward‑thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next‑level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more information on working at The Royal Free London.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.