An exciting opportunity has arisen within Moorfields Eye NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking to recruit an Ophthalmic Vision Science Team Leader to manage the day to day operational service at our Hoxton Diagnostic Hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in ensuring patients receive quality care and receive an efficient service during any stage of their care.

Main duties of the job

The position provides an opportunity for the person to provide training and support to Band 3s at the Hoxton Diagnostic Hub to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service.

As an OVS Team Leader we encourage you to have a delegated responsibility as part of your own personal development.

You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team working closely with the Senior OVS Team Leader and your colleagues ensuring an effective delivery of a quality services and compliance with national waiting time standards.

This role is suitable for anyone who is looking to develop their clinical ophthalmic skills, whilst working within an operational and leadership position.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

Salary including High-Cost Area SupplementOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and development opportunitiesEasy and quick transport linksA range of attractive benefits and discountsAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesFree Pilates classesFull support and training to develop your skillsFlexible working friendly organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact:

Hannah Sandhu - Senior OVS Team Leader

hannah.sandhu@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

Desirable

• A management qualification e.g. DMA or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years' experience performing the range of diagnostics
• Minimum of 2 years' experience patient work experience in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
• Experience of working autonomously in a busy clinic environment

Desirable

• Fluorescein angiography/ICG experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of supervising staff

Skills

Essential

• Confident to work assertively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good understanding of ophthalmic pathologies
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload

Desirable

• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets e.g. PAS

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields at Hoxton

Bracklyn Street

London

N1 7TX

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