Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner
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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 is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education. We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. Our approximately 2,300 staff are committed to sustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.
Ophthalmic Imaging is a specialised form of Medical Photography. This imaging specialism is dedicated to the recording and treatment of many disorders of the eye, both common and rare. Moorfields Eye Hospital has had an Imaging Service since the late 1960s and to this day, Medical Imaging continues to provide a Gold Standard service across a broad range of clinical imaging techniques. The imaging service at Moorfields Eye Hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the United Kingdom, and plays a critical role in supporting the main aim of Moorfields, to be the Centre of Excellence in Ophthalmic care. Our dedicated team of skilled Ophthalmic Healthcare Science practitioners hold a broad range of expertise in providing a comprehensive imaging service.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior OVS practitioner, you will be a self-motivated, proactive individual with both excellent time management and organisational skills. You will be an integral member of the medical imaging team to provide high-quality Diagnostic Imaging Services mainly at the Croydon sites and on occasions across the South Divisional sites when the service needs arise. The role encompasses supporting junior staff to develop skills and help to embed a continuous quality improvement culture across the service. The postholder will act as an exemplar and professional role model in embracing core values of excellence, equity, and kindness. There may be a requirement to work across sites, for which you will receive adequate notification.
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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
- Provide diagnostic imaging services across the Croydon sites including the diagnostic hubs, and to provide cross-cover at other sites within the South Division when service needs arise on a short-term basis.
- Undertake a range of digital angiography and imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge of the principles underlying fundus photography, digital angiography, autofluorescence imaging, and optical coherence tomography.
- Making judgements involving a range of facts which require analysis and comparison to optimise images obtained during Retinal Photography, OCT and Auto fluorescence (e.g. strategies to overcome small pupils, eye movement, cataract, blinking or a combination of these during Imaging).
- Well-developed physical skills to fulfil duties to capture high-quality images during angiography.
- Perform retinal imaging and image analysis using current standard techniques.
- Perform imaging of the external eye and ocular adnexa.
- Perform slit lamp imaging of the anterior segment of the eye using tropical strains as appropriate.
- Responsible for the safe use of expensive and highly technical imaging equipment: Spectral Domain and Swept Source OCT Scanners, ie., Topcon, Heidelberg Spectralis, Optovue, Zeiss, CASIA OCT scanners
- Topcon Retinal Imaging
- Heidelberg and Optos auto-fluorescence systems.
- Optos/ Clarus Widefield Imaging Cameras
- Vectra 3D imaging system
- Photo Slit Lamp imaging
- Humphey and Octopus Visual fields scanner
- Pentacam scanner
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent experience in photography / imaging sciences.
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Desirable criteria
- Registered with the AHCS
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Over two years’ experience of imaging
- Knowledge and understanding of anatomy and pathology of the eye
- Fluorescein angiography/ICG imaging experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of use with a range of devices including Heidelberg, Topcon, Optos, Optovue, and Zeiss
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 moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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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.
Documents to download
- Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner (PDF, 320.6KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Ambily Elizabeth Kurian
- Job title: Matron
- Email address: ambily.kurian7@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07512553494
- Additional information: https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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