Job summary
- Main area
- Pre Registration Optometry
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (post to move to band 6 on qualification)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 273-DC-6980
- Employer
- Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Moorfields Eye Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £30,279 - £33,116 Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-Reg Optometrist - August 2025
Band 4
Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology
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!
Job overview
These posts are due to commence 1st August 2025
Pre-registration optometrists gain experience in diagnostic, pre- & post- operative, paediatric and routine refraction, contact lenses, low vision assessment, spectacle dispensing and automated visual field analysis.
Every case is discussed with one of the experienced senior members of the department. Each pre-reg is encouraged to undertake increasingly complex work as the year progresses and will work as part of a team alongside other professional staff.
We organise regular sessions for the pre-reg’s to undertake full routine eye examinations on patients referred for VDU assessments in the hospital, and also in a community practice.
Tutorials and mock exams are arranged throughout the year. Observations in clinics include Glaucoma, A&E, General Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Strabismus, and the Orthoptic department. All our staff are welcome to attend the hospital’s evening lectures as well as the Optometry Department’s weekly teaching.
Main duties of the job
1. To participate in optometric services which include (under direct supervision):
Diagnostic, pre and post op, and non-tolerance refractions
Medical/ clinically necessary contact lens management
Low vision assessment
Spectacle dispensing
Visual fields/ “Virtual” glaucoma clinics
VDU staff eye examinations
2. To attend a community practice once a fortnight to carry out routine eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercares and spectacle dispensing under the supervision of a registered Pre-Registration Supervisor.
3. To carry out one additional weekly lunch time and evening session in spectacle dispensing.
4. To observe in extended role clinics under the supervision of a Senior Consultant. These include Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Primary Care and A&E
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
To participate in optometric services which include (under direct supervision):
Diagnostic, pre and post op, and non-tolerance refractions
Medical/ clinically necessary contact lens management
Low vision assessment
Spectacle dispensing
Visual fields/ “Virtual” glaucoma clinics
VDU staff eye examinations
To attend a community practice once a fortnight to carry out routine eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercares and spectacle dispensing under the supervision of a registered Pre-Registration Supervisor.
To carry out one additional weekly lunch time and evening session in spectacle dispensing.
To observe in extended role clinics under the supervision of a Senior Consultant. These include Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Primary Care and A&E.
To attend timetabled pre-registered optometrist tutorials held either in the evenings or during lunch time. These tutorials will form the base for induction to hospital optometry and revision for the College of Optometrist Scheme for registration.
To attend department teaching sessions.
To submit continuous Case Records as and when required by the Supervisor.
To maintain a record of all patients seen during the training year.
To be assessed for core competencies as required by the relevant professional bodies.
Any other duties which may be required by the Head of Optometry Department or Clinical Supervisor.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registration with the GOC as student
- 3 Science A levels or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Achieved/Expected to get BSc (Hons) Optometry
- Expected 2.1 or higher degree
- Prizes in clinical/ hospital related subjects
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Voluntary or employed work in hospital,
Skills
Essential criteria
- regular use of a slit-lamp to examine the anterior and posterior eye with specialist lenses
- regular and Competent performance of retinoscopy
- Ability to use Electronic patient record systems
- Ability to interpret patients ocular status and initiate an appropriate management plan
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Optometry Department PA
- Job title
- PA
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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