Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Advanced Orthoptist who can deliver core and sub-specialty Orthoptic practice alongside providing expertise and leadership at Moorfields Eye Hospital (Monday and Friday) and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHNN (Tuesday - Thursday).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and work alongside a multidisciplinary team at Moorfields hospital site City Road and at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN).
The Orthoptist will play a pivotal role at the NHNN, a world-renowned unit known for its excellence in treating patients with the spectrum of neuro-ophthalmic disease across an out-patient and in-patient setting.
The successful candidate will also support the day-to-day running of the Orthoptic Service at the NHNN and actively participate in education and teaching of other health care professionals.
Moorfields Eye Hospital offers a range of core and sub-specialty clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, sub-specialty paediatric, adnexal 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
- Lead clinical service management at NHNN
- Work with service managers to maintained and deliver high quality care as part of an MDT team
- Actively participate in the monthly service teaching session
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
- Lead clinical service management at NHNN
- Work with service managers to maintained and deliver high quality care as part of an MDT team
- Actively participate in the monthly service teaching session
Please see JD & JS attached for further details.
Person Specification
Clinical service management
Essential
- Oversight / lead of clinical specialty
- Supervision of others
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
- Experience in orthoptic clinics both orthoptic lead and MDT
- Experience of working in sub-speciality centre / clinic
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification in neuro-ophthalmology
Knowledge
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development clinical experience
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Experience in conducting goldmann fields
Person Specification
Clinical service management
Essential
- Oversight / lead of clinical specialty
- Supervision of others
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
- Experience in orthoptic clinics both orthoptic lead and MDT
- Experience of working in sub-speciality centre / clinic
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification in neuro-ophthalmology
Knowledge
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development clinical experience
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
- Experience in conducting goldmann fields
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).
Additional information
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).
