Pre-Reg Optometrist - August 2026

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

These posts are due to commence 1st August 2026 for students undertaking the college of optometrists scheme for registration.

Not suitable for those requiring a clinical learning in practice (CLIP) placement.

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
• 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.

About us

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.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,944 to £34,937 a year, Inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-

Job locations

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Person Specification Education / Qualifications

• Registration with the GOC as student
• 3 Science A levels or equivalent.
• Achieved/Expected to get BSc (Hons) Optometry - Expected 2.1 or higher degree
• Prizes in clinical/ hospital related subjects

Knowledge & Experience

• Good understanding of hospital optometry work
• Voluntary or employed work in hospital.

Skills

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Moorfields Eye Hospital

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website