Job summary As Team Leader you will be a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organizational skills. You will lead the team to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Brent Cross Hub. The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The post holder will act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of Excellence, Equity and Kindness. As a team leader you will work both clinically and managerially to undertake day to day supervision of the team working with the Ophthalmic Technician Manager to ensure safe staffing. There may be a requirement to work across sites, for which you will receive adequate notification. Main duties of the job MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES LEADERSHIP - Lead, manage and motivate imaging staff, ensuring appropriate management structures, policies and practices are in place to achieve high levels of performance - Work with the Ophthalmic Technician Manager to support the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective imaging care - Troubleshoot and escalate any capacity and demand concerns to Ophthalmic Technician Manager - Liaise and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to effectively manage the day to day running of Service MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide management and Leadership to the staff at Brent Cross Hub - Providing day-to-day expertise, guidance, and instruction to the team - Recruit and induct new members of staff, including training with regard to trust/ department/specialty policies and procedures - Monitoring, reporting and management of sickness absence in line with Trust Policy and Procedure - Oversight of statutory training and compliance of staff under remit - Ensuring there are one to one meetings, organized for staff under remit, to ensure both personal and professional development is monitored - Promote a positive and effective working environment by motivating and communicating with staff at all times - Conduct and review clinic monthly audits About us 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. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £35,964 to £43,780 a year incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 273-DN-7120913 Job locations Moorfields Eye Hospital - Brent Cross Moorfields at Brent Cross - Prince Charles Dr. Brent Cross London NW43FP Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBIITIES Perform a range of clinical, diagnostic, and imaging examinations including: OCT Imaging Humphrey Visual Field tests History taking and assessing visual acuity Topography and Tomography Imaging Biometry scans Well-developed physical skills (manual dexterity) Responsibility for the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging equipment Follow established departmental policies for imaging techniques and be guided by standard operating procedures and good practice, but be able to justify the need to vary from SOP when necessary Work within scope of practice Undertake all mandatory training including instillation of dilating drops Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging Conduct simple maintenance and calibration of equipment Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL RESPONSIBIITIES Perform a range of clinical, diagnostic, and imaging examinations including: OCT Imaging Humphrey Visual Field tests History taking and assessing visual acuity Topography and Tomography Imaging Biometry scans Well-developed physical skills (manual dexterity) Responsibility for the safe use of expensive and highly complex imaging equipment Follow established departmental policies for imaging techniques and be guided by standard operating procedures and good practice, but be able to justify the need to vary from SOP when necessary Work within scope of practice Undertake all mandatory training including instillation of dilating drops Provide computer graphic services and operate several information systems relating to imaging Conduct simple maintenance and calibration of equipment Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years' experience of performing the range of diagnostics such as OCT Spectralis, Topcon, Zeiss, Optos, MS39, Pentacam, IOL Master or Anterion OCT, Visual Fields and Visual Acuity. Desirable A minimum of 2 years' experience of supervising staff including the use of HR policies and procedure Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye Desirable A minimum of 2 years patient work experience in a healthcare setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets e.g. PAS, Excel, data protection principles Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences Qualifications Essential A management qualification e.g. DMA or equivalent Person Specification Experience Essential A minimum of 3 years' experience of performing the range of diagnostics such as OCT Spectralis, Topcon, Zeiss, Optos, MS39, Pentacam, IOL Master or Anterion OCT, Visual Fields and Visual Acuity. Desirable A minimum of 2 years' experience of supervising staff including the use of HR policies and procedure Experience Essential Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye Desirable A minimum of 2 years patient work experience in a healthcare setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets e.g. PAS, Excel, data protection principles Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences Qualifications Essential A management qualification e.g. DMA or equivalent 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. Employer details Employer name Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Moorfields Eye Hospital - Brent Cross Moorfields at Brent Cross - Prince Charles Dr. Brent Cross London NW43FP Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)