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Specialist/ New Graduate Orthoptist (depending on experience)
The closing date is 01 September 2025
This is a part-time permanent role for 2 days a week, Wednesday and Friday. The post is based at Moorfields Eye Clinic at Croydon University Hospital but cover at other community sites may be required.
We are looking for a highly motivated Specialist Orthoptist with experience or a new graduate looking for their first qualified role within a strong multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job at Moorfields Croydon would include a full range of sub-speciality clinics including, motility, neuro-ophthalmology, adnexal, rapid access, MaxFax and general orthoptic clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics alongside children vision clinics and a new dedicated SEN services.
We also work closely with Croydon University Hospital in supporting the stroke service, neurology, endocrinology and A&E.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future.You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job responsibilities
A full job description is attached however main responsibilities include:
a) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department. This patient group comprises all cases of strabismus and amblyopia, highly complex congenital and acquired ocular motility disorders, nystagmus, congenital and acquired orbital and adnexal disorders, congenital and acquired neurological conditions, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities, genetic disorders and systemic diagnoses with associated ocular abnormalities.
b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatric referrals, PCC and A&E. This includes all infants and young children, patients of all ages with poor cooperation, adult illiterates, functional visual loss and learning disabled patients.
c) To be responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new and follow-up patients seen in any of the Moorfields clinics.
d) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic treatment for patients of all ages and for appropriately following up patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance with Trust and departmental policies.
e) To be responsible as an independent practitioner for orthoptic monitoring of patients under the care of specialist services and for re-referral to specialist services if indicated.
f) To collaborate with the specialist services to ensure appropriate and effective patient management. This includes patients attending the Neuro-ophthalmology, Strabismic, Orbital and Toxin
g) As an autonomous practitioner, to be responsible for the decision to instil drops for diagnostic and refractive purposes, the appropriate strength required and to advise patients / parents / carers of side effects accordingly, in line with Patient Group Direction (PGD
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Professional qualification in orthoptics recognised by the Health Care Professions Council
* Registration with HCPC
* Knowledge of Data Protection Act
* Participation in courses which may lead to additional qualifications
Experience
* Minimum two years experience in orthoptic NHS setting, involving specialist clinics
* Experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders
* Completed and signed off preceptorship training
* Experience in tertiary referral or specialist departments
Knowledge
* Applicants must demonstrate documented evidence of continuing professional development and reflective practice obtained through formal or informal study and clinical experience
* Knowledge of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
* Active involvement in audit in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
* Good communication skills with patients, peers and colleagues
* Patient and friendly approach, enthusiastic and self-motivated
* Ability to work under pressure and be adaptable
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.
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields at Croydon
Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road
Croydon University Hospital, 530 London Road
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