Job summary
- Main area
- Orthoptics
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8.45-17.00)
- Job ref
- 273-DC-6898763-B
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- LONDON
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum incl. HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Advanced Orthoptist: Lead Clinical Tutor
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Ìý Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.
With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.Ìý Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites 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.
We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.Ìý
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields.Ìý The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care.Ìý Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.ÌýÌý The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.
If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!
Job overview
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Orthoptist who is motivated to inspire the next generation of Orthoptists. The post of Lead Clinical Tutor will continue to maximise the good clinical learning environment and opportunities for students attending as undergraduates and MSc (pre-registration) across twenty six weeks a year.Ìý
Along with a multi-disciplinary team of twenty seven members the Orthoptic Service delivers both formal and informal education and training internally and externally.Ìý
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a significant amount of clinical teaching and support the education lead in developing student timetables, conducting inductions, delivering formative and summative student feedback as required. A commitment to attain a recognised teaching qualification will be supported.
The post holder will directly provide orthoptic and allied services, some of which require particular expertise and ability, and all other tasks mutually agreed with the Head and Education lead. The orthoptist will have substantial clinical experience, be able to practice independently.Ìý
Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.Ìý 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!Ìý To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed job description andÌý specification is attached. In addition to having extensive clinical experience, lead clinical tutor duties will include:Ìý
- Ability to demonstrate, teach and supervise where appropriate a range of medical and non-medical personnel from student Orthoptics to a range of healthcare professionals based within the trust.Ìý
- Be competence in teaching in both informal and formal settings, able to work in conjunction with others in developing a range of training opportunities.
- Support, maintain and maximise good clinical learning environment opportunities for Orthoptic students.
- Lead clinical placements for Orthoptic students in-line with placement objectives.
- Undertake induction and conduct in person formative and summative assessments.
- Offer advice and support for new to role clinical supervisors.
- Liaise with other sites and sub-specialities to provide in advance student timetables with designated supervisors.
- Maintain and produce tutorial material to meet the needs of the clinical placement.
- Provide compensate care to learners attending the department whilst on placements.
- Maintain database and records of clinical placement attendance.
- Deliver the highest possible standards of working relationships and be able to work autonomously, making decisions based on expertise within an inter-professional or multi-disciplinary framework at all levels internally and with appropriate HEI’s.
- Act as a role model for learners and demonstrate what good practice looks like.
- Maintain confidentiality to staff and students when discussing placement / education within clinical settings trust wide.
- Support student with Freedom to Speak Up. Ensure correct procedures are carried out.
Person specification
Education & qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Orthoptic qualification recognised by HCPC
- Registration as an Orthoptist with HCPC
- BIOS clinical tutors course
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualification or equivalent experience
- Formal teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive clinical experience in Orthoptics working in single handed clinics
- Extensive experience of diagnosis and management of complex ocular disorders
- Experience of providing Orthoptic student supervision
- Experience of developing teaching resources to support HCP and Orthoptists
Desirable criteria
- Experience in providing formative and summative feedback to learners
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of audit and or research to improve learning
Skills & abilities
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly MacKenzie
- Job title
- Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 077 5209 6761
- Additional information
Leena PatelÌý
Consultant Orthoptist: EducationÌý
Email: [email protected]
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