Advanced Orthoptist
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, EC1V 2PD
Salary
£46,506 to £52,209
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
Do you want to experience of working in a tertiary referral hospital delivering core and sub-speciality Orthoptic practice? Do you want to work in a s...
The role will be based at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road) and Ealing Hospital (minimum one day per week). The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team across a range of sub-speciality clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, paediatric, adnexal, neurology and orthoptic-optometric led services.
The candidate will be expected to work autonomously in new patient clinics and be experienced to be able to be able to make appropriate onward referrals.
The successful post holder will
Be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of all patients in their care
Be responsible as an independent practitioner for the planning, implementation and monitoring of orthoptic treatment
Be responsible for re-referral to specialist services if indicated
Collaborate and actively participate in supporting observers, health care professional and Orthoptic students attending clinical placement
Support newly qualified Orthoptists
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving sub-specialist clinics
- Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous Personal Developement
- Development of teaching materials
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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