Optometry Education Coordinator – Moorfields Eye Hospital
Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as an Optometry Education Coordinator in London. Moorfields is a leading ophthalmic centre of excellence with 2,300 staff and 700,000 patients annually.
Job Overview
This role supports the coordination and delivery of high‑quality clinical and academic programmes including postgraduate modules, CPD courses, student placements and professional events. It involves administrative coordination, digital platform management, event logistics and continuous process improvement.
Main Responsibilities
* Coordinate external clinical education activities (CPD short courses, modules, student placements).
* Liaise with higher education partners, internal stakeholders and maintain teaching schedules, programme documentation and communications.
* Support delivery of clinical assessments (OSCEs, written exams, professional presentations).
* Manage event logistics for in‑person and online education sessions, including annual conferences and CPD workshops.
* Administer learning platforms (Moodle, MS Teams) and ensure digital teaching content is up to date and accessible.
* Act as primary administrative contact for students and clinical educators, handling course queries and onboarding.
* Develop and document departmental SOPs, identify opportunities for process automation (MS Forms, Power Automate).
* Provide secretariat support to governance meetings, including minute‑taking and action tracking.
* Contribute to quality assurance, internal audits and compliance with regulatory and data governance standards.
* Work flexibly to support evolving educational needs within the department.
Qualifications
* Educated to A‑level or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Experience in an administrative or coordination role.
* Experience supporting events, training programmes or courses.
* Experience working independently to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Qualifications
* Degree or relevant qualification in administration, education or project coordination.
* Training in quality/process improvement (Lean, Agile).
* Experience within NHS, university or clinical education setting.
* Experience supporting delivery of postgraduate modules or clinical exams.
* Familiarity with educational regulations and clinical competency framework.
* Experience with Moodle or similar virtual learning environments.
* Understanding of optometry or clinical training pathways.
* Familiarity with NHS policies and administrative systems.
* Ability to produce course evaluations and impact reports.
* Use of booking platforms (Eventbrite), automation tools (MS Power Automate), or surveys (MS Forms, SurveyMonkey).
* Willingness to travel to other sites within the Trust if required.
Key Skills
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication.
* Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Working Conditions
Part‑time role (no sponsorship offered). Occasional weekend work (approx. 4–5 times per year), with TOIL provided.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (including high‑cost area supplement).
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.
* 24/7 independent counselling support.
* Career‑long learning and development opportunities.
* Excellent transport connections.
* Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes.
* Free Pilates classes.
* Full support and training to develop your skills.
EEO Statement
Moorfields is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from under‑represented candidates, including BAME and disabled individuals, to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Contact
For reasonable adjustments or an accessible version of the job details, please contact moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
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