Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Ophthalmic Imaging Practice Educator

The closing date is 10 August 2025

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for the individual who wants to join Moorfields Eye Hospital. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, pro-active individual with both excellent time management and organisational skills to join our Medical imaging team as an Ophthalmic Imaging Practice Educator.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing a training programme dedicated for all levels Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioner to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Moorfields' including the Trust's satellite and Virtual Clinics, Private Patients and Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre (RDCEC). The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The post holder will act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of, excellence, equity and kindness.

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.

Date posted

04 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£21,009 to £23,585 a year incl. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

273-DC-7383767

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for implementing a training programme dedicated for all levels Ophthalmic Vision Science practitioner to provide high quality Diagnostic Imaging Services at Moorfields including

Promote evidence-based practice within Medical Imaging and promote an effective learning environment across all sites

Support and facilitate the competency-based education packages for new staff

Forge and maintain links with the various academic establishments appropriate to ophthalmic technicians

Maintain links, and work in co-operation and collaboration with the training and development department

Develop and implement audit programmes that will evaluate the effectiveness of the skills training and education programmes

Deliver / organise training / updates for medical devices where required

Please refer to JD for more detail.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promote evidence-based practice within Medical Imaging and promote an effective learning environment across all sites

Support and facilitate the competency-based education packages for new staff

Forge and maintain links with the various academic establishments appropriate to ophthalmic technicians

Maintain links, and work in co-operation and collaboration with the training and development department

Develop and implement audit programmes that will evaluate the effectiveness of the skills training and education programmes

Deliver / organise training / updates for medical devices where required

Please refer to JD for more detail.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

BSc imaging or equivalent experience
MSc imaging or equivalent experience

Desirable

Postgraduate education qualification

Experience

Essential

More than 5 years in ophthalmic imaging at senior level
Expert in a full range of ophthalmic imaging
More than 5 years experience in teaching and training ophthalmic imaging staff
Experience of writing and delivering education programmes for technical staff

Desirable

Course/Module leader for a commercial education programme in ophthalmic diagnostics
Quality Improvement project experience

Knowledge

Essential

Extensive knowledge of the full range of ophthalmic imaging techniques
Extensive knowledge of the diagnostic requirements for different pathologies

Desirable

Project management

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

BSc imaging or equivalent experience
MSc imaging or equivalent experience

Desirable

Postgraduate education qualification

Experience

Essential

More than 5 years in ophthalmic imaging at senior level
Expert in a full range of ophthalmic imaging
More than 5 years experience in teaching and training ophthalmic imaging staff
Experience of writing and delivering education programmes for technical staff

Desirable

Course/Module leader for a commercial education programme in ophthalmic diagnostics
Quality Improvement project experience

Knowledge

Essential

Extensive knowledge of the full range of ophthalmic imaging techniques
Extensive knowledge of the diagnostic requirements for different pathologies

Desirable

Project management

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)