Clinical Supervisor

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care institution in Westminster is seeking a clinical supervisor to support advanced practice education. This role involves supervising trainees, collaborating on education programs, and maintaining high standards of supervision based on evidence. Successful candidates will have a master's level qualification and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from under-represented groups. Join us in delivering world-class eye care and become part of our mission to innovate in ophthalmology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

24/7 independent counselling support

Career-long learning and development opportunities

Excellent transport connections

Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop your skills

Qualifications

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.
• Experience in advanced practice supervision is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise advanced practice trainees and facilitate educational plans.
• Collaborate on the Moorfields Supervision Programme for Nurses and Allied Professionals.
• Promote high standards of supervision based on current evidence.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Educational planning

Complex decision making

Collaboration

Education

Master's level award or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to provide supervision, mainly supporting the clinical pillar of advanced practice, however there will be opportunities to provide supervision for the research, leadership and education pillars. Advanced Practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence. Advanced Practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes. Support all current AP trainees undertaking Advanced Practice education and training acting as clinical supervisor and ensuring each trainee AP is familiar with the requirement of AP. Contribute to the delivery of the 'Moorfields Supervision Programme for Nurses and Allied Professionals.' Support supervisors of advanced practitioners in their personal credentialing for AP. With the educational supervisors facilitate 1:1 educational plans supporting students on AP academic programmes. Collaborate with programme leads of AP post graduate programmes to deliver AP education, including planning of student support, supervision and assessment. Promote standards of supervision that are delivered based on current evidence, best practice and, where applicable, validated research. Contribute towards developing a network for ophthalmology APs both internally and externally. Supporting the community of practice (COP) for clinical supervision. Maintain and update their own professional clinical practice and knowledge of AP.

Qualifications & Requirements

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Additional Information

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

About Moorfields

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. At Moorfields, people's sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible. For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence. We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission–delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale. And we're just getting started. Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity. This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof‑enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before. Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills