As an Orthoptist with us, you'll have the opportunity to support our Ealing clinical site teams while contributing to the growth and development of Orthoptic services across our organisation. This is a fixed-term role covering maternity leave (anticipated start date Jan 2026). Working closely with the Orthoptic senior leadership team and under the guidance of the Head of Orthoptics, you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing clinical, managerial, and governance processes. Alongside these responsibilities, you'll also maintain a highly specialised clinical role, allowing you to continue using your advanced clinical skills while making a difference in the lives of our patients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. The Orthoptist Principal is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Orthoptic service, including community clinics at Moorfields Eye Centre at Ealing Hospital, as part of the overall Orthoptic strategy for the trust.
2. The post holder will conduct appraisals for the Orthoptic staff based at Ealing.
3. The post holder will develop the role of the Orthoptist at that site and will be responsible for developing services provided by the Orthoptic service in collaboration with the Head Orthoptist, operational and divisional management team at that site.
4. The post holder will deliver a wide range of highly specialised clinical services as an autonomous practitioner and participate in clinical audit, teaching, and research.
5. Provide clinical leadership for Orthoptists working across a range of core services at Ealing Hospital.
6. Line manage Orthoptists, including conducting annual appraisals, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
7. Work collaboratively with the Head Orthoptist, divisional team, service directors, and local operational managers in developing and implementing the strategic direction of the clinical specialty and the Trust's shared objectives.
8. Ensure the implementation of local, national, and Trust quality improvement initiatives and priorities.
9. Maintain a high clinical profile supporting core and specialist services within the Orthoptic department daily.
10. Support improved partnership working between external and internal agencies to deliver common patient pathways.
11. Ensure adherence of Specialist and Advanced Orthoptists to their roles and responsibilities at the Ealing site, in accordance with Trust policies.
What We 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.
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