Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship
Ophthalmic Vision Science Technician - Potters Bar
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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
We are looking for enthusiastic, inquisitive-minded individuals who are from a nurturing, caring background to join our dynamic ophthalmology team at Moorfield's Potters Bar, Barnet Road, Potters Bar, EN6 2RY.
The Role involves working in partnership with a multi-professional team of nurses, doctors, and optometrists to support diagnostic imaging as part of cataract, Glaucoma, and Medical Retina.
You will work closely with qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality, individualized care to a defined group of service users, relatives, and carers.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and confidentiality through the adoption of person-centred care principles.
Main duties of the job
- To attain competencies by following the Trust's required protocol for cataract, Medical Retina, and Glaucoma.
- To support qualified staff in the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of patients, including clinical risk assessment for theatre.
- To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgments and decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job.
- To undertake clinical work and related tasks as delegated by qualified nursing staff following appropriate training and assessment of competency.
- To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless, and integrated service to patients.
- To act as chaperone when required.
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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
Main responsibilities of the role are to work as part of a multidisciplinary team assessing, planning, and implementing care for our ophthalmology patients through diagnostic imaging, pre-assessment, and preparing patients for surgery. Supporting health promotions and caring for the eye.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- At least GCSE or Equivalent
- NVQ Level 2
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good Communication (Writing and Speaking)
- IT skills
- Demonstrate good customer skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience within a working health care setting
- Demonstration of working as a team
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with patients
Desirable criteria
- Ophthalmic experience
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.
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Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of our organizational 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, dignity, 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
- Assistant Ophthalmic Vision Science Practitioner (PDF, 336.4KB)
- MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
- MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
- Name: Maricris Sison
- Job title: Sister
- Email address: maricris.sison1@nhs.net
- Additional information: We welcome informal visits. Please contact Matron Raquel Villanueva or Maricris Sison, Sister.
- Emails: raquel.villanueva@nhs.net or maricris.sison1@nhs.net
- Phone number: 07770834440 - Maricris Sison
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