Job summary
Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the team working 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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
10 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year inc HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
273-DC-6971427
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Centre at St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
LONDON
SW17 0QT
Job description Job responsibilities
* To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department from the Trusts 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Degree or diploma in Orthoptics
Desirable
* Experience in tertiary referral centre
* Experience in outreach / community setting
Professional registration
Essential
* HCPC registration
Skills
Essential
* Audit / research exposure
* Teaching of other healthcare professionals
Knowledge
Essential
* Experience on Orthoptics
* Completed perceptorship programme
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
Moorfields Eye Centre at St George's Hospital
Blackshaw Road
LONDON
SW17 0QT
Employer's website: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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