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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Part time - 14 hours per week
Job ref
273-DC-7383767
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£21,009 - £23,585 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Ophthalmic Imaging Practice Educator

NHS AfC: Band 7

 

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

Exciting opportunity for the individual who wants to join Moorfields Eye Hospital. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organisational skills to join our Medical imaging team as an Ophthalmic Imaging Practice Educator. 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing a training programme dedicated for all levels Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioner to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Moorfields’ including the Trust’s satellite and Virtual Clinics, Private Patients and Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC). The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The post holder will act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of, excellence, equity and kindness. 

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

The post holder will be responsible for implementing a training programme dedicated for all levels Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioner to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Moorfields’ including 

·         Promote evidence-based practice within Medical Imaging and promote an effective learning environment across all sites

·         Support and facilitate the competency-based education packages for new staff

·         Forge and maintain links with the various academic establishments appropriate to ophthalmic technicians

·         Maintain links, and work in co-operation and collaboration with the training and development department

·         Develop and implement audit programmes that will evaluate the effectiveness of the skills training and education programmes

·         Deliver / organise training / updates for medical devices where required

Please refer to JD for more detail.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc imaging or equivalent experience
  • MSc imaging or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • Postgraduate education qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • More than 5 years in ophthalmic imaging at senior level
  • Expert in a full range of ophthalmic imaging
  • More than 5 years experience in teaching and training ophthalmic imaging staff
  • Experience of writing and delivering education programmes for technical staff
Desirable criteria
  • Course/Module leader for a commercial education programme in ophthalmic diagnostics
  • Quality Improvement project experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of the full range of ophthalmic imaging techniques
  • Extensive knowledge of the diagnostic requirements for different pathologies
Desirable criteria
  • Project management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Nattapon Boonarpha
Job title
Head of Imaging and Ultrasound
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07846528075
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