Advanced Orthoptist

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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.

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.

Do you want to experience of working in a tertiary referral hospital delivering core and sub-speciality Orthoptic practice?

Do you want to work in a supportive team with nationally recognised experts in their field? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Orthoptist to join our team as an Advanced Orthoptist.

The role is part-time, covering a one year secondment (Oct 2026-Sept 2027).

The role will be predominantly based at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road) with one day per week supporting a network site.

The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team across a range of sub-speciality clinics including botulinum toxin, motility, paediatric, adnexal, neurology 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.

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.

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
• Support newly qualified Orthoptists

Please see JD & JS attached for further details.

• HCPC registered
• Diploma or degree in Orthoptics

• Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification

• Significant clinical experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving sub-specialist clinics
• Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
• Experience of providing undergraduate supervision

• Experience in tertiary referral

• Knowledge of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
• Evidence of CPD

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure…