The posts are offered on a fixed-term basis of 12 months which will include sessions predominantly at the A&E department in City Road, with potential sessions at Moorfields Satellite sites. Sessions in speciality clinics will also be offered, which will be discussed with candidates based on their preference. Previous fellows have undertaken sessions in: Medical Retina/Uveitis, Neuro Ophthalmology, Adnexal, External disease, Vitreoretinal Surgery, Glaucoma. Please note these sessions will be NON surgical.

In addition, successful candidates will contribute to 1 in 4 weekend rota in A&E at City Road, as well as some evening shift work in A&E. The majority of sessions will be during standard 9-5 working hours.

Main duties of the job:

• Diagnosis and management of in/outpatients
• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.
• There will be opportunities for undertaking research and audit.
• Participation in a 1:4 weekend rota

The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to:

• Management of urgent cases presenting at any time during the week.
• Supervision of junior medical staff and participation in informal and formal teaching.
• The subspecialty teaching sessions, dependant on their timetable commitments.
• Opportunity for undertaking research and audit.

This post is designed to support the A&E Service throughout the week to maintain a safe environment and ensure patient waiting times are within target. Fellows will be required to work in A&E seeing patients both face-to-face and virtually using the video assessment platform. In addition, they will have opportunities to work within the Urgent Care Clinic where they will see patients and supervise a team of optometrists. Fellows may also be required to cover General Ophthalmology clinics.

Duties will include:

• Supervision of junior staff in the service and participation in informal and formal teaching.
• Development of the Nurse practitioner role teaching, supervision & education.
• Assessment of virtual presentations using the video assessment platform.
• Triage of urgent presentations to the A&E Department.
• Management of patients within the Urgent Care Clinic.

The Trust offers a range of benefits including:

• 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 organization

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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated clinical optometrist(s) for sessions as a Principal Optometrist working within our Single Point of Access team.

There are multiple sessions available. The posts will consist of delivering highly specialist clinical care.

Applicants need to have prior experience / understanding of working in the hospital service and already have the relevant higher qualifications from the College of Optometrists or be working towards them.

As well as joining the largest hospital optometry department that delivers sub-speciality care, research and education within the optometry sector. Moorfields provides high quality ophthalmology services across the full range of sub-specialities in hospital and community settings.

Main duties of the job

The post holder(s) will provide clinical expertise including but not limited to, assessment of patient referrals across all ophthalmic sub-specialties, onward care decision making with any appropriate escalation to urgent or non-ophthalmic services as well as communicating professionally with referrers with clinical advice and decision-making support.

The Single Point of Access service is rapidly growing and changing, and the post holder will make a significant contribution to this, including, but not limited to: insight generation from referral data at scale; identification of opportunities for service improvement; evidence generation to drive identified interventions; active participation in service redesign.

The successful applicants will report to the Clinical Lead for Sparc on a day to day basis as part of the wider Sparc team. The post holder is expected to also hold a clinical position.

The post holders will have responsibility for the clinical oversight of the pathway and clinical governance issues within the Sparc.

About us

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• 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

Person Specification

• Qualifications:

+ Essential: BSc (Hons) Optometry, Post-graduate qualification in optometry (DOpt or Membership of College of Optometrists, MCOptom) + Desirable: Fellowship of the College of Optometrists, Doctor of Optometry (PhD) or equivalent.

• Professional Registration:

+ Essential: Registration with the General Optical Council

• Experience:

+ Essential: Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge across a comprehensive range of hospital optometry, Demonstration extensive post registration experience including secondary care, Knowledge and experience of referral management. + Desirable: Experience of working e.g. at ICS level

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The responsibilities include:

• Providing diagnostic imaging services across Moorfields' including the Trust's satellite clinics, private patients and other sites as necessary.
• Undertaking a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging and optical coherence tomography.
• Making judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence.

The role involves:

• Performing retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.
• Performing imaging of the external eye and ocular adnexal.
• Ensuring medical imaging equipment is in good working condition and ready for use.
• Participating in regular equipment testing and recording and monitoring the frequency of the tests being carried out.
• Providing computer graphic services and operating several information systems relating to imaging.

Benefits include:

• 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

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Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations in the MRI department, ensuring patients are scanned within NHS Diagnostic Targets.
• Delivering high-quality MRI, CT, X-Ray, and Fluoroscopy images for various conditions.
• Leading a clerical team to ensure smooth patient pathways.
• Maintaining high clinical standards, planning for future service needs, and adapting to demands.
• Coordinating preventative maintenance and facilitating repairs.
• Monitoring and reporting equipment faults, and implementing a service continuity plan.
• Undertaking appraisals and managing sickness/absence.

The role also involves providing a wide range of radiological images, including MRI for orbital and neurological conditions, CT, X-Rays, and Fluoroscopy for Dacrocystograms.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary (£58,133 to £65,261 per annum), membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, 24/7 counselling support, career development opportunities, and more.

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The post holder will be based at the Moorfields Satellite Pharmacy at Northwick Park site and may be required to cover at various other Moorfields Satellite pharmacies across the Moorfields North network as necessary.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and coordinate workflow in the dispensaries
• Monitor the quality of Pharmacy service provided
• Act as line manager to Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) / apprentices if necessary
• Supervise and manage day-to-day operational activities of all staff working in the Pharmacy dispensaries and/or within the clinical areas
• Work with relevant Pharmacy leads to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users
• Provide operational cover where necessary across the Moorfields North satellite pharmacies
• Implement and maintain various systems to meet procurement of medicines and the supply of medicinal stocks to clinical areas within the division

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum incl HCAS)
• 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

Requirements

• GCSE Math & English
• NVQ3 or BTEC in pharmaceutical services or equivalent
• Registered with GPhC as pharmacy technician
• Training Skills (ATS) qualification / Educational Supervisor (ES) / Practice Supervisor or working towards
• Experience working in a pharmacy dispensary
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational / problem solving skills
• Basic IT skills
• Team player
• Proactive approach and willing to learn
• Flexible

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This exciting role will provide the post holder the opportunity to play a key role in the move of the existing CT and X-Ray services, and the launch of a new MRI service at our new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye health site based at St Pancreas.

The successful applicant will have an extensive knowledge of MRI at senior level and excellent clinical skills in CT and X-Ray.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner who leads research, audit, development, and training initiatives in MRI and CT. This position requires close collaboration with the MRI Superintendent, CT Superintendent, Senior Radiographers, Consultant Neuro-radiologists, Administrative Personnel and the Multidisciplinary Team.

As a qualified MRI Safety Officer (MRSO), the post holder will ensure the departmental adherence to safety protocols and leads risk-benefit analyses to optimise patient access to MRI.

This role is a blend of management and clinical practice. It is the expectation that the post holder would provide clinical cover in the absence of the CT and MRI Superintendents ensuring these services continue to provide high-quality imaging and patient care.

It is also expected that the post holder would assist the Radiology Services Manager in the overall leadership of the Radiology service.

To personally deliver high-quality MRI, CT, X-Ray & Fluoroscopy images for a range of ophthalmic and neurological conditions.

About us

At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• 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
• And so much more!

Job responsibilities

• Act as deputy for the Radiology Services Manager as required.
• In the absence of the MRI & CT Superintendent, oversee the daily operations of the MRI & CT service, including the organisation of workload and management of staff.
• Provide leadership support to the Superintendents with the workload in the Radiology department, ensuring that high clinical standards are maintained, as well as and planning for future service needs.
• Delegate, where appropriate, responsibilities (professional & organisational) to Superintendent Radiographers and provide management and leadership support for them to develop and maintain systems of staff induction, appraisal and training.
• Support the MRI & CT Superintendents in the development of standards, guidelines, and protocols for MRI and CT scanning, challenging current best practices and aligning with national and local objectives.
• Adapt the service to respond to long- and short-term demands. Ensure the daily workload is organised in line with clinical priorities. Working with the MRI and CT Superintendents when rearrangement of work lists is needed in case of equipment failure and be responsive to the inconvenience caused to patients by short notice cancellation of appointments.
• Maintain a high degree of clinical expertise, being aware of current developments in MRI, CT and X-Ray imaging to ensure that high quality imaging is maintained.
• Collaborates with the MRI & CT Superintendents throughout the enabling, installation, and commissioning stages, participating in project meetings, providing guidance to estate staff, and closely coordinating with the project manager.
• Monitoring, reporting and acting on equipment faults, determining the severity of the problem and its probable impact on the service and Trust. Working with the Radiology Services Manager to be accountable for ensuring the Radiology service continuity plan is in place and ensure it is communicated to all relevant staff groups.
• To undertake appraisals for the Band 7 Superintendent Radiographers.
• To manage sickness/absence in line with Trust policy.

Clinical

This is a blended role of Management and Clinical work. It is the expectation that the post holder would provide cover in the absence of the CT and MRI Superintendents ensuring these services continue to provide high-quality imaging and patient care. Therefore, the post holder must be able to provide a wide range of high-quality Radiological images, which will include:

a) MRI for orbital and neurological conditions. b) CT for orbital and neurological conditions. c) X-Rays in department and in theatre. d) Fluoroscopy for Dacrocystograms.

Adapting radiographer techniques for complex patients to ensure image quality is maintained.

Other clinical responsibilities would include;

a) Works in frequently distressing or emotional circumstances, providing care for patients with sight threatening conditions and cancer. b) Takes responsibility for the welfare and comfort of patients while under the care of the Radiology department before, during, and after their examination. c) Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence in addressing the needs of all patients and staff, respecting the principles of confidentiality, dignity, inclusion, equality and diversity. d) Ensures patients are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them. e) Provides full explanations of examinations and ensures that patients understand what is expected of them, prioritising safety throughout the process. f) Using independent judgement and clinical expertise to adjust protocols for individualised patient care. Applies comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of MRI & CT to modify imaging protocols as appropriate, considering patient condition and clinical information required. g) Advises referring clinicians on the appropriateness of MRI & CT scans for patients, with particular attention to those with communication difficulties, those who have undergone complex surgeries, and individuals with internal or external devices (e.g., cardiac or neurological devices). h) Serve as a MRI Safety Officer (MRSO), providing leadership and expertise in risk-benefit analyses to ensure optimal patient care. i) Cannulation of patients and administering contrast media for MRI & CT scans in line with the department's protocol and Trust PGDs. j) In the absence of the Radiologist, highlight any urgent findings to the Radiology Services Manager or referring clinician so action can be taken to communicate these in line with departmental SOP. k) Vetting/Protocolling of X-Ray & CT examinations in line with justification under IR(ME)R 2024.

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The post holder will contribute to a combination of face-to-face glaucoma clinics at Northwick Park and Brent Cross, virtual glaucoma review clinics, and administrative and SPA activity. The Northwick Park sessions include dedicated glaucoma follow-up clinics, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues including consultants, optometrists, and nursing staff. The Brent Cross sessions include high-volume follow-up glaucoma clinics and virtual review activity, supporting the development of remote patient management pathways and improving access to care.

The main responsibilities would be:

• Delivery of new and follow-up outpatient clinics across face-to-face, virtual, and telephone platforms
• Supporting scrutiny of new electronic referrals into the Uveitis service
• Monitoring and resolving patient queries via service's email inbox
• Assisting with triaging of waiting lists as needed
• Attending service level teaching when required
• Supervision and training of Glaucoma Fellows and other trainees at Moorfields
• Participating in Clinical Audits

The salary for this position is negotiable, depending on experience £96,990 - £107,155.

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was founded in 1994 and is the only National Health Service (NHS) trust solely dedicated to delivering ophthalmic care within the United Kingdom (UK). With more than 2,500 staff, we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 21 satellite sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

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The role is to be the sole lead in screening, diagnosing and managing acute visual symptoms in newly diagnosed stroke patients at Croydon University Hospital and to be lead specialist in all issues relating to stroke/acquired brain injury patients and their rehabilitation.

The main clinic duties include:

• As an autonomous practitioner to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in the Orthoptic clinic.
• To be the Lead Specialist Orthoptist in referral, treatment, management and discharge of all patients in the Orthoptic Stroke Service.
• To attend regular ward rounds with Neurologists, screening suitable patients who would benefit from Orthoptic input and organise suitable times for their assessments.
• Work as a MDT team member and autonomous practitioner in Orthoptic service.

The main administrative duties include:

• To take sole responsibility for all specialist tasks relating to the Orthoptic Stroke Service, including maintenance of the appointment system, ensuring that all patients are appointed in a timely manner, in accordance with the Care Pathway.
• Ensure that communication is upheld with the patient and all colleagues involved in the patient's care.
• To carry out routine administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service.

The post offers a competitive salary of £55,524 to £62,652 a year, 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 and more.

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