We are seeking a motivated newly qualified Orthoptic graduate to join our team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are a friendly and experienced team which includes three former Moorfields new graduate orthoptists who have stayed with us to develop their career.

This is a full-time, fixed term post with the contract running for 12 months from the start date, there may be an opportunity to extend the contract as we expend the service. Applications will have access to a clinical buddy to provide daily support and complete the modified BIOS Orthoptic preceptorship programme. The post is based at primarily at City Road site, and following the preceptorship period, a willingness to work to support one of our three main network sites (St Georges, Northwick Park or Ealing centres) providing care closer to home for patients, would be expected.

Main duties of the job

There are a full range of core and sub-speciality clinics in which to gain and consolidate clinical experience and knowledge within a multi-disciplinary team:

• Medical sub-speciality services
• • Adult: strabismus, toxin injection, neuro-ophthalmology, nystagmus, adnexal, general ophthalmology and A& E
  • Paediatrics: general, cataracts, glaucoma, special educational needs, adnexal, neuro-ophthalmology
• Core orthoptic new and follow-up paediatric and adult clinics
• Orthoptic and optometry children and adult vision clinics, hearing loss and special education needs clinic.

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 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The orthoptic department has strong links with education providing academic and clinical training to a range of health care professionals and preparing learners for formal examination. We also offer opportunity to attend in house monthly strabismus teaching and provide continuous professional development within a supportive environment. Team members regularly attend conferences and study days to enhance learning. Given the range of sub-speciality clinics there are also opportunities to work shadow and develop a network with other graduates across London.

1. To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department from the Trusts specialist services, which include tertiary referrals.

2. To positively engage in the services preceptorship scheme and in-house CPD

3. To actively participate in departmental and relevant specialist service audits and professional development activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification - Orthoptic Graduate HCPC recognised course

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Work well in a team
• Reflective learning during clinical placement

Desirable

• Wide range of clinical placements

Skills

Essential

• Evidence CPD study & clinical experience
• Communication and computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

162 City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

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