Specialist Orthoptist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye hospital in London is seeking an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join their team. The role involves patient assessment, collaboration with specialists, and supervision of trainees. Benefits include a competitive salary, NHS Pension Scheme, and professional development opportunities. This position supports a flexible working environment, making it an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.

Benefits

Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working friendly organisation

Qualifications

• Responsible for orthoptic assessment and diagnosis of new patients.
• Ability to instil drops for diagnostic purposes.
• Experience in supervising medical and non-medical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manage assessments and diagnoses for referred patients.
• Collaborate with specialists for effective patient care.
• Participate in audits and professional development.

Skills

Orthoptic assessment

Patient management

Collaboration with specialists

Teaching and supervision

Education

Degree in Orthoptics

Job description

This advert is for a band 6 position but we also welcome applications from new graduates.

Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the team working to work at Moorfields at St George's Hospital (four days per week) and one day per week at City Road. This offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work across a comprehensive group of specialist services in conjunction with providing core Orthoptic services to the local population.

The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team which includes ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, technicians, administrative staff and health care assistants.



Across the two sites there are a full range of sub-speciality clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, neuro-ophthalmology, adnexal, rapid access, MaxFax and dedicated new case Orthoptic clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics alongside children vision clinics and SEN services. Clinical buddy support is available within the service.

The service has strong links with education, providing academic and clinical training to a range of health care professionals and preparing learners for formal examination. The service regularly contributes to clinical research for internal and external research grants.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• 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

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

A full job description is attached.
• To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department from the Trust’s specialist and sub-specialty services.
• To collaborate with the specialist services to ensure appropriate and effective patient management.
• As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for the decision to instil drops for diagnostic and refractive purposes.
• To arrange referral to another professional, either within or outside own discipline if needed after discussion with a senior colleague.
• To demonstrate, teach and supervise where appropriate a range of medical and non-medical personnel from undergraduate orthoptics and medical students, junior doctors, pre-registration optometrists and work experience students as directed by Education Lead.
• To actively participate in departmental and relevant specialist service audits and professional development activities.
• To attend monthly strabismus teaching


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Aug 2025