Job summary
- Main area
- Orthoptics
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Fixed term: 16 months (Contract runs to 31.8.2027 (potential option to extend))
- Hours
- 7.5 hours per week (Part time - 7.5 hours per week (one day))
- Job ref
- 273-DC-7886691
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £13,254.80 - £14,699.20 Per Annum, Incl HCAS, Pro rata'd as part Time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MSc Orthoptic (Pre-Reg) Co-Module Lead for Orthoptics III
Band 8a
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.
From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
Job overview
Are you an Orthoptist looking to develop your career in higher education? Do you have a passion to deliver core ophthalmic knowledge and skills to the next generation? If yes, then Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications for the role of MSc module lead on the UCL MSc Orthoptic (pre-reg) programme, working within a multi-disciplinary team.
The MSc Orthoptics programme has been developed by University College London (UCL), Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) and Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in a joint education partnership. The post holder will hold an honorary contract with UCL IoO and be employed by Moorfields Orthoptic Service.
Main duties of the job
This is a unique opportunity to support the MSc Orthoptics (pre-reg) programme alongside UCL Institute of Ophthalmology suite of ophthalmic sub-specialty taught programmes. The module lead will play a key role in the development, management and delivery of the programme in conjunction with the Deputy and Programme Director.
The module lead will be responsible for Orthoptic module III which introduces learners to diagnosis and management of incomitant strabismus and it's management.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder should:
- Ensure the effective and efficient delivery, assessment and on-going development of the module, in compliance with UCL procedures and regulations
- Have excellent communication and time management skills to ensure subject matter experts delivering module content are scheduled and supported accordingly
- Be familiar with UCL and the Institute's guidelines, particularly those pertaining to staff and student welfare
- Bring to the attention of the programme leads any concerns relating to the students' academic work or general welfare.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of ophthalmology
- extensive experience in a hospital setting or core skills and sub-speciality clinics
- assessment experience in a clinical or academic setting
Desirable criteria
- experience of curriculum development
- experience of developing protocols and competencies
CPD
Essential criteria
- evidence beyond of CPD of professional development
- evidence of delivering clinical education
Desirable criteria
- experience of research and student supervision
Registration
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registered as an Orthoptist
- Recognised degree in Orthoptics with considerable post graduate experience
Desirable criteria
- Teaching qualification or working towards obtaining a recognised qualification or equivalent experience
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
- Kelly MacKenzie
- Job title
- Head of Orthoptics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0207 566 2164
- Additional information
Dipesh Patel MSc Programme Director for MSc Orthoptics (pre-reg)
Email: [email protected]
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