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Main area
Visual Electrophysiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
36 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Hours to be worked between Monday-Friday 9-5)
Job ref
273-DC-8245684
Employer
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
City Road
Town
London
Salary
£38,488 - £46,852 per annum incl. HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Clinical Physiologist

Band 5

YOU MAKE US MORE

Join Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

At Moorfields, people’s sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

And we’re just getting started.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the  post of Clinical Physiologist to work in the prestigious department of Electrophysiology currently located at the City Road site.

The successful applicant will have completed a science degree or other relevant qualification and should have experience working in a clinical and / or hospital environment.  Candidates must have good communication skills, good manual dexterity, and an ability to work well with a range of patients and staff at all levels.  The ability to use Microsoft packages is essential to the role.

Applicants are encouraged and would be welcomed to visit the service.  

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be supported and trained to undertake vital diagnostic testing of the eyes and visual function of a wide range of patients using a variety of both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques.  These investigations are essential in the diagnosis of patients and as a result pivotal to patient’s treatments and care plans.

The Electrophysiology Department provides internal services to both planned and emergency care.  Due to the expertise and specialism within the department, referrals are also received nationally.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Clinical Physiologist’s role in the visual electrophysiology department primarily involves testing a wide variety of patients and volunteers, of all ages, utilizing a range of electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, to assist in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disorders. To work as a member of the team in order to significantly contribute to the smooth running of the service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES

  1. To perform various tests on patients and volunteers using a variety of both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, and possibly to supervise the performing of such tests by students.
  2. To perform the initial quantification of such tests, and to annotate and document the results of this analysis.
  3. To participate in the research work of the department.
  4. To further their understanding of visual electrophysiology and ophthalmology through study and attendance at appropriate teaching and scientific meetings; to maintain continuing professional development.
  5. To assist in the maintenance of the departmental records and appointments systems.
  6. To assist with the preparation of data for presentation.
  7. To demonstrate departmental techniques and practice where appropriate.
  8. Day to day care and maintenance of the equipment.
  9. General office tasks.
  10. Any other appropriate duties as defined by senior staff.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Science ‘A Levels’ or equivalent.
  • A science degree and / or relevant experience

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in visual pathway testing on all ages.
Desirable criteria
  • Substantial clinical electrophysiology experience
  • Experience of psychophysical testing

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Computer literacy in spreadsheet, database and word processing.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Magella Neveu
Job title
Consultant Clinical Scientist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 7566 2120

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