Job summary
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 expanding team as an Advanced Orthoptist and also support our new community service at Ealing Hospital.

Main duties of the job
The role will be based at Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road) and Ealing Hospital (minimum one day per week). 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.

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.

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,506.40 to £52,208.80 a year
per annum incl. HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 273-DC-8193580
Job locations: Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registered
• Diploma or degree in Orthoptics

Desirable

• Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification

Experience
Essential

• Significant clinical experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving sub-specialist clinics
• Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
• Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of Continuous Personal Developement
• Development of teaching materials

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Orthoptics, Kelly MacKenzie, kelly.mackenzie1@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 25 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,506.40 to £52,208.80 a year
per annum incl. HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 273-DC-8193580
Job locations: Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC1V 2PD, United Kingdom

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