Advanced Orthoptist: Lead Clinical Tutor

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., A detailed job description and specification is attached. In addition to having extensive clinical experience, lead clinical tutor duties will include:
+ 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.
+ 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.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.
Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected].

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.

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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. 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.
This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. 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!

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.