Specialist - New Graduate Orthoptist (Depending on Experience)

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care clinical service in London is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist to be part of a dedicated team. This role involves the assessment and management of patients, particularly focusing on complex ocular motility disorders, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have recognized professional qualifications and experience in an NHS setting. The position offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and numerous benefits related to professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Career-long learning and development opportunities

Free Pilates classes

24/7 independent counselling support

Qualifications

• Professional orthoptic qualification recognized by HCPC.
• Minimum two years experience in NHS orthoptics.
• Active involvement in clinical governance and audit.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the orthoptic assessment and management of new patients.
• Collaboration with specialist services for effective patient management.
• Independent planning and monitoring of orthoptic treatment.

Skills

Evaluation of visual acuity

Diagnosis and management of ocular motility disorders

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Orthoptic assessment and treatment planning

Education

Professional qualification in orthoptics

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Go back Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist - New Graduate Orthoptist (Depending on Experience)

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the team working in central London. The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team across secondary and tertiary services.

The role is two days a week at Moorfields Eye Clinic at Croydon University Hospital and three days at Moorfields main unit in City Road, London.

We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Orthoptist with experience or a new graduate looking for their first qualified role within a highly dedicated team.

Main duties of the job

Main duties across both sites would include a investigation, diagnosis and management of patients across range of sub‑speciality clinics including motility, neuro‑ophthalmology, adnexal, rapid access, MaxFax, paediatric cataract/glaucoma and general orthoptic clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics alongside children vision clinics and a new dedicated SEN services.

We also work closely with Croydon University Hospital in supporting the stroke service, neurology, endocrinology and A&E.

About us

What's in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• 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

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Job responsibilities

A full job description is attached; however, main responsibilities include:

• a) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department. This patient group comprises all cases of strabismus and amblyopia, highly complex congenital and acquired ocular motility disorders, nystagmus, congenital and acquired orbital and adnexal disorders, congenital and acquired neurological conditions, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities, genetic disorders and systemic diagnoses with associated ocular abnormalities.
• b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatric referrals, PCC and A&E. This includes all infants and young children, patients of all ages with poor cooperation, adult illiterates, functional visual loss and learning disabled patients.
• c) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new and follow‑up patients seen in any of the Moorfields clinics.
• d) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic treatment for patients of all ages and for appropriately following up patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance with Trust and departmental policies.
• e) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for orthoptic monitoring of patients under the care of specialist services and for re‑referral to specialist services if indicated.
• f) To collaborate with the specialist services to ensure appropriate and effective patient management. This includes patients attending the Neuro‑ophthalmology, Strabismic, Orbital and Toxin.
• g) As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for the decision to instil drops for diagnostic and refractive purposes, the appropriate strength required and to advise patients/parents/carers of side effects accordingly, in line with Patient Group Direction (PGD).
• h) To participate in monthly service teaching session, support learners and proactively engage in appraisal process.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Professional qualification in orthoptics recognised by the Health Care Professions Council
• Registration with HCPC
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Participation in courses which may lead to additional qualifications

Experience

• Minimum two years experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving specialist clinics
• Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
• Completed and signed off preceptorship training
• Experience in tertiary referral or specialist departments

Knowledge

• Applicants must demonstrate documented evidence of continuing professional development and reflective practice obtained through formal or informal study and clinical experience
• Knowledge of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
• Active involvement in audit in relation to own area of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary

£37,259 to £55,046 a year per annum incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

273-DC-7614051

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust