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Specialty Manager - Paediatrics, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmologyNHS

London, EC1V 2PD Fixed-Term £47,951 to £56,863
Posted 15 September 2026 Closing date 22 September 2026
Old Street Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Old Street Underground Station (0.1 miles, direct) Victoria Station (3.2 miles, direct)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity is available for a Specialty Manager in the City Road Division at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

We are looking for an experienced Specialty Manager to join the team, working in the Paediatrics, Strabismus and Neuro-ophthalmology departments.

The post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operational management for these services within the division and line management of the administrative team.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we prepare to implement a brand new electronic patient record (EPR) system and relocate to a new centre in 2027.

The post will be a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the Specialty Manager role include:

  • Operational management of outpatient, admitted and emergency pathways within the services
  • Management of a busy and dynamic administrative department
  • Management of formal HR processes
  • Contribution to service improvement, strategy and financial management.

A full and detailed job description and person specification is included.

Job description

The Specialty Manager post holder is responsible for the operational management of the Paediatrics, Strabismus and Neuro ophthalmology services within the City Road Division of the Hospital.

The post-holder will report directly to the Assistant Divisional Manager, and will be responsible for key deliverables including RTT performance, delivering activity against the annual business plan and staff management within the department within the budgeted financial envelope.

It is expected the post-holder will have strong experience in managing formal HR processes, and experience of managing NHS services at a similar level.

The post-holder will be expected to have a key leadership role in managing the two large scale changes due to take place in the organisation in 2027.

A full and detailed job description and person specification is included.

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.

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