Principal Optometrist - North Division

To be the lead optometrist in the designated clinic/service for the Optometry Department.

To develop the role of optometrists within the service in conjunction with the Consultant Ophthalmologists within the clinics and the Service Lead and Head of Optometry.

To represent the hospital and the optometric profession in the teaching the management of conditions, by developing UK wide models of eye care.

To have overall responsibility for the clinical care and supervision of patients seen in the clinic.

To undertake highly specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in management that includes a high proportion of tertiary referrals.

To have overall responsibility of the clinical supervision of clinical staff; To supervise all patient examinations carried out by the support/resident/placement/new to clinic Optometrist unless/until such time that the support/resident/new to clinic

To provide expert opinion to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of complex cases within the designated Clinics and the Optometry Department.

We are looking for highly skilled and motivated optometrists for a principal Optometrist post working within our Northwick Park, Brent Cross, Potters Bar sites in the North West Division and the Stratford and St Ann's sites in the North East Division. The posts will consist of delivering highly specialist clinical care. Applicants need to have prior experience working in the hospital service and already have the relevant higher qualifications from the College of Optometrists or be working towards them (see Person Specification).

This post will be based at our Northwick Park, Brent Cross, Potters Bar, Stratford & St Ann's sites.

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer

• 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.