Job summary
The post is comprised of 8.75 programmed activities (PAs), of which 7 provide direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.75 are for supporting professional activities (SPAs). The post is split between two of the Moorfields sites; City Road and Ealing. The proposed job plan is detailed below, however may be subject to change in response to the demand of the service over time. The weekly service teaching also takes place at City Road.
The post involves participation in the joint MEH/GOSH Paediatric on-call rota.
The post is available from July 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Applicants are required to hold FRCOphth, or equivalent, and be registered with the General Medical Council. Fellowship training in Strabismus and Paediatric ophthalmology is essential and formal teaching experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
- The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
- To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Performance Management
- To work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in the following areas:
- Clinical efficiency e.g. timeliness indicators, clinical indicators and the development of ambulatory pathways.
- Quality of outcomes e.g. infection control targets, reducing re-attendance rates.
- Financial management e.g. identification, implementation and achievement of cost improvement programmes and participating in efforts to ensure services are provided cost effectively e.g. managing locum agency spend, monitoring and managing the drug budget to target, ensuring accuracy of clinical data for the team.
- Operational efficiency e.g. demand management.
Further information is available via the job description for this role.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. 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! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The City Road sessions include Adult Strabismus clinics, Paediatric casualty and an alternate week surgical list. The Ealing sessions include a weekly all-day Paediatric and Adult Strabismus clinic. The post-holder will work closely with local orthoptic, optometry, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to diverse populations within Northwest and North Central London.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is included.
Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The City Road sessions include Adult Strabismus clinics, Paediatric casualty and an alternate week surgical list. The Ealing sessions include a weekly all-day Paediatric and Adult Strabismus clinic. The post-holder will work closely with local orthoptic, optometry, nursing and administrative teams to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to diverse populations within Northwest and North Central London.
Full Job Description and Person Specification is included.
Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training.
- Full GMC Registration
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
- Clinical Fellowship in Strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology and extended experience in Strabismus Surgery
- Competence in the surgical management of strabismus
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High degree of clinical and surgical skill in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Audit leading to service improvement
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with strabismus & related pathology problems.
- Extensive experience in the management of paediatric ophthalmology and managing children with all ocular pathology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth or equivalent
- CCT or equivalent training.
- Full GMC Registration
- Be on or eligible for the GMC specialist register
Desirable
Training and Knowledge
Essential
- Completed Higher Specialist Training in Ophthalmology
- Clinical Fellowship in Strabismus and paediatric ophthalmology and extended experience in Strabismus Surgery
- Competence in the surgical management of strabismus
Desirable
- Formal teaching experience qualification
Skills and abilities
Essential
- High degree of clinical and surgical skill in Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology
Desirable
- Audit leading to service improvement
- Teaching & presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the management of patients with strabismus & related pathology problems.
- Extensive experience in the management of paediatric ophthalmology and managing children with all ocular pathology
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good team building skills
- Ability to lead & co-ordinate clinical teams
Desirable
- Experience in organising & managing a busy clinical service
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
