Job Description

Glaucoma & Acute Care Ophthalmic Specialist | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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The post is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs), of which 8 are Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 2 are Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs).

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The post is based across St George's Hospital and Croydon University Hospital, supporting delivery of glaucoma outpatient services across both sites. The proposed job plan is detailed below; however, it may be subject to change in response to service demand and operational priorities.

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The post holder will contribute to a combination of:

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- Face-to-face glaucoma clinics at Croydon & St George's
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- Rapid Access & Urgent Care Clinic session at Croydon & St George's
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- Virtual glaucoma review clinics
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- Administrative and SPA activity
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The Croydon University Hospital sessions include dedicated glaucoma follow-up clinics, working alongside multidisciplinary colleagues including consultants, optometrists and nursing staff. These clinics require a clinician able to work independently, as a significant proportion of patients require clinical decision-making and management planning. One session will be a Rapid-Access clinic involving triaging patients and seeing emergency patients as appropriate.

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The St George's sessions include high-volume follow-up glaucoma clinics and virtual review activity, as well as an Urgent Care acute clinic session.

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The post holder will work closely with the glaucoma multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive outpatient service to a diverse patient population across Southwest London. The role requires the ability to manage patients autonomously within agreed protocols, with appropriate escalation of complex cases.

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The post holder has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the service.

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What's in it for You?

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At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

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You'll join a adaptable, supportive organisation offering:

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- Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
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- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
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- 24/7 independent counselling support
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- Career-long learning and development opportunities
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- Excellent transport connections
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- Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
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- Full support and training to develop your skills
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And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

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- The post holder will be required to work independently and supervise trainees as well as other staff in medical and non-medical disciplines when required. The post holder will run clinics autonomously with professional accountability to the Service Directors of the Glaucoma Service and A&E; Service, with managerial accountability to the Divisional Directors of Moorfields South
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- The post holder has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and for the proper functioning of the service, allowing for all appropriate delegation to and training for their staff.
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- The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day management of his/her clinics and must ensure that in/outpatient services are covered during his/her planned absences. Participation in episodes of shared care requires the post holder to provide advice and support to clinicians in other services with regard to patients who may have a combination of ocular problems.
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- The successful candidate will be expected to participate in departmental audits and deliver clinical outcomes that match the core clinical outcomes of the glaucoma and cataract services.
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This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026

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Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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