Orthoptist

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a dedicated Orthoptist educator for the MSc Orthoptic programme. This role involves developing educational resources, supporting students, and conducting assessments while working closely with a multidisciplinary team at a prestigious university. The position promotes equality, diversity, and flexibility, offering attractive benefits including opportunities for professional development and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Access to NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Qualifications

• Registered Orthoptist with experience in higher education teaching preferred.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and DBS disclosure needed.
• Dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical education resources for the programme.
• Support students in academic and clinical teaching.
• Deliver assessments and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Orthoptic knowledge

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Commitment to equality and diversity

Education

HCPC registration

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

Overview

Are you an Orthoptist looking to develop your career in further education? Do you have a passion to deliver core Orthoptic knowledge and skills to the next generation? If yes, then Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications for the new created role of MSc practice educator on the UCL MSc Orthoptic (pre-reg) programme, working within an expanding multi-disciplinary team.

The MSc Orthoptics programme has been developed by University College London (UCL), Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in a joint education partnership. The post holder will hold an honorary contract with UCL IoO and be employed by Moorfields Orthoptic Service. This is a unique opportunity to support the MSc Orthoptics (pre-reg) programme alongside UCL Institute of Ophthalmology suite of ophthalmic sub-specialty taught programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical education resources for the programme.
• Support students across academic and clinical teaching (lectures, clinical skills labs, tutorials) and assessment (preparing assessments/rubrics and marking/feedback).
• Ensure the effective and efficient delivery, assessment, and on‑going development of the programme.
• Bring to the attention of the Programme Leads any concerns relating to the students' clinical work or general welfare.
• Lead curriculum module review and on‑going development.
• Work collaboratively with the MSc Programme Leads, Module Leads and Head of Orthoptics at MEH as clinical partner on behalf of the Trust.
• Engage in appropriate scholarship in your discipline to support research and evidence‑based teaching within the MSc (pre‑registration) programme.

Teaching and Assessment

• Coordinate and contribute to Orthoptic‑led teaching and develop the module syllabus; ensure the content aligns with the core curriculum and the Intended Learning Outcomes set out in the Curriculum Map.
• Prepare high quality teaching materials for tutorials; provide pastoral support role for students (personal tutor, clinical link tutor and UCL tripartite tutor duties).
• Deliver assessment with awareness of local processes for assessment and marking (second marking, moderation, feedback and external examiner role/responsibilities).
• Participate in writing and reviewing assessment materials for formative and summative written, practical and clinical examinations and to ensure module teachers’ participation.
• Co‑ordinate module assessments and coursework; provide constructive written and oral feedback on formative and summative assessment for students within one calendar month of submission.

Qualifications

• Orthoptist with HCPC registration.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references.
• Experience in higher education teaching and curriculum development preferred.
• Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Moorfields is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Under our pledge we encourage applications from under‑represented candidates including BAME and Disabled candidates to build a representative workforce that provides quality, dignity and respect.

Flexible Working

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, wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee has the right to request flexible working. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Benefits

• 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

How to Apply

Apply via the Moorfields recruitment portal. For reasonable adjustments or an accessible version of any recruitment documents, contact the recruitment team at [email protected]. If we receive sufficient applications, we may close this ad prior to the closing date. We advise you not to delay submitting your completed application.

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.

Partnership

The MSc Orthoptics programme is a joint partnership between UCL IoO and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, delivering world‑class eye care and education.