Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Orthoptist
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 15 awr yr wythnos (Wednesdays and Fridays)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 273-DS-7392020
- Cyflogwr
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Moorfields at Croydon
- Tref
- Croydon
- Cyflog
- £14,305 - £21,008 per annum incl. HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 01/09/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 19/09/2025
Teitl cyflogwr

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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
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
Manyleb y person
Education & Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional qualification in orthoptics recognised by the Health Care Professions Council
- Registration with HCPC
- Knowledge of Data Protection Act
Meini prawf dymunol
- Participation in courses which may lead to additional qualifications
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in tertiary referral or specialist departments
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Active involvement in audit in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good communication skills with patients, peers and colleagues
Personal qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Patient and friendly approach, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Rhiannon Brooks
- Teitl y swydd
- Principal Orthoptist, Lead at Croydon
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0207 702 5544
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