Orthoptist Principal - Site Lead | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Orthoptist to oversee clinical and managerial processes within their service at Ealing Hospital. This fixed-term role, covering maternity leave, offers the chance to lead a talented team and contribute to the development of Orthoptic services. Responsibilities include managing the service, conducting staff appraisals, and delivering specialised clinical care while fostering partnerships for improved patient pathways.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering specialised clinical services.
• Ability to manage staff and conduct appraisals.
• Expertise in clinical audit, teaching, and research.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the Orthoptic service.
• Conduct appraisals for Orthoptic staff.
• Develop services in collaboration with management.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Team management

Education

Relevant healthcare degree

Job description

Overview

Are you a forward-thinking and dynamic Orthoptist ready to take that next step? We're seeking a talented individual to join our team and help shape the future of Orthoptic services at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

As an Orthoptist with us, you'll have the opportunity to support our Ealing clinical site teams while contributing to the growth and development of Orthoptic services across our organisation. This is a fixed term role covering maternity leave (anticipated start date Jan 2026).

Working closely with the Orthoptic senior leadership team and under the guidance of the Head of Orthoptics, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical, managerial, and governance processes.

Alongside these responsibilities, you'll also maintain a highly specialised clinical role, allowing you to continue use your high developed clinical skills while making a difference in the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• The Orthoptist Principal is responsible for the day to day running of the Orthoptic service including community clinics at Moorfields Eye Centre at Ealing Hospital as part of the overall Orthoptic strategy for the trust.
• The post holder will conduct the appraisals for the Orthoptic staff based at Ealing.
• The post holder will develop the role of the Orthoptist at that site and will be responsible for the development of services provided by the Orthoptic service in collaboration with the Head Orthoptist, operational and divisional management team at that site.
• The post holder will personally deliver a wide range of highly specialised clinical services as an autonomous practitioner and to participate in clinical audit, teaching and research.

Clinical leadership, responsible for

• For the delivery and management of the Orthoptic service at Moorfields Eye Centre, Ealing Hospital ensuring the delivery of high quality, timely care.
• Constantly strive to improve levels of clinical productivity and support local and organisational performance targets.
• Support improved partnership working between external and internal agencies to deliver common patient / client pathway.
• Maintain a daily, high clinical profile supporting core and specialist services within the Orthoptic department.
• Provide clinical leadership for Orthoptists working across a comprehension range of core services at Ealing Hospital.
• Line manage Orthoptists to include annual appraisals, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Head Orthoptist, divisional team, service directors and local operational manager in the development and implementation of the strategic direction of the clinical speciality and the Trust shared objectives.
• Ensuring the implementation of local, national and Trust quality improvement initiatives and the Trusts quality prioritises.
• Accountable for ensuring that Specialist and Advanced Orthoptist adhere to their lead roles and responsibilities at Ealing site in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

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

This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025