Job summary
- Main area
- Orthoptist
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Wednesdays and Fridays)
- Job ref
- 273-DS-7392020
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields at Croydon
- Town
- Croydon
- Salary
- £14,305 - £21,008 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/09/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/09/2025
Employer heading
Specialist/ New Graduate Orthoptist (depending on experience)
NHS AfC: Band 6
YOU MAKE US MORE
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we’re just getting started.
Construction is well underway on our groundbreaking new centre in Camden, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity This modern, flexible facility will bring together eye care, research, and education under one roof—enabling transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
This is a part-time permanent role for 2 days a week, Wednesday and Friday. The post is based at Moorfields Eye Clinic at Croydon University Hospital but cover at other community sites may be required.
We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Orthoptist with experience or a new graduate looking for their first qualified role within a strong multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job at Moorfields Croydon would include a full range of sub-speciality clinics including , motility, neuro-ophthalmology, adnexal, rapid access, MaxFax and general orthoptic clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics alongside children vision clinics and a new dedicated SEN services.
We also work closely with Croydon University Hospital in supporting the stroke service, neurology, endocrinology and A&E.
Working for our organisation
What’s in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full job description is attached however main responsibilities include:
a) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department. This patient group comprises all cases of strabismus and amblyopia, highly complex congenital and acquired ocular motility disorders, nystagmus, congenital and acquired orbital and adnexal disorders, congenital and acquired neurological conditions, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities, genetic disorders and systemic diagnoses with associated ocular abnormalities.
b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatric referrals, PCC and A&E. This includes all infants and young children, patients of all ages with poor cooperation, adult illiterates, functional visual loss and learning disabled patients.
c) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new and follow-up patients seen in any of the Moorfields clinics.
d) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic treatment for patients of all ages and for appropriately following up patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance with Trust and departmental policies.
e) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for orthoptic monitoring of patients under the care of specialist services and for re-referral to specialist services if indicated.
f) To collaborate with the specialist services to ensure appropriate and effective patient management. This includes patients attending the Neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismic, Orbital and Toxin
g) As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for the decision to instil drops for diagnostic and refractive purposes, the appropriate strength required and to advise patients / parents / carers of side effects accordingly, in line with Patient Group Direction (PGD
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional qualification in orthoptics recognised by the Health Care Professions Council
- Registration with HCPC
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Desirable criteria
- Participation in courses which may lead to additional qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum two years experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving specialist clinics
- Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
- Completed and signed off preceptorship training
Desirable criteria
- Experience in tertiary referral or specialist departments
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Applicants must demonstrate documented evidence of continuing professional development and reflective practice obtained through formal or informal study and clinical experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Desirable criteria
- Active involvement in audit in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills with patients, peers and colleagues
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Patient and friendly approach, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhiannon Brooks
- Job title
- Principal Orthoptist, Lead at Croydon
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 702 5544
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