Advanced Orthoptist (Clinical lead for stroke and neuro)

NHS; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an Advanced Orthoptist (Clinical lead for stroke and neuro) to lead the development and provision of specialist services. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and work closely to enhance service provisions for stroke patients. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and specialized qualifications in orthoptics. Competitive salary offered: £53,751 to £60,651 pro rata.

Qualifications

• State registration with the HCPC is required.
• Level 7 Qualification, Masters/Apprenticeship in stroke/neuro orthoptics and ophthalmology.
• Membership of BIOS Stroke/Neuro CAG.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and provision of the specialist Orthoptic Stroke and Neuro services.
• Work alongside the Head Orthoptist to develop an Orthoptic supported Falls service.
• Liaise with Consultant Geriatricians for developing new service provisions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team worker

Good time management

Computer Literacy

Education

Degree in Orthoptics

Level 7 Qualification

Job description

Advanced Orthoptist (Clinical lead for stroke and neuro)

The closing date is 24 November 2025

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic orthoptist to lead the development and provision of the specialist Orthoptic Stroke and Neuro services at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team of 9 orthoptists, 5 optometrists and 15 consultant ophthalmologists, three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. The post will include both outpatient clinics and patient assessment on the stroke ward. The outpatient clinical workload will include specialist paediatric clinics, adult motility and neuro ophthalmology and stroke clinics. The postholder will work alongside the Head Orthoptist to develop an Orthoptic supported Falls service within the Trust. They will liaise with Consultant Geriatricians and leads for falls services within the Trust to develop and embed new service provision, including monitoring of service provision by Band 6 Orthoptists.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

For an overview of the main duties of the role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Orthoptics, State registration with the HCPC
• Level 7 Qualification, Masters/Apprenticeship in relevant topic / Liverpool or Sheffield university Masters or Advanced Clinical Practice modules in stroke/ neuro orthoptics and ophthalmology
• Member of BIOS Stroke/Neuro CAG

Experience

• Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in a full range of orthoptic practice.
• Significant post graduate Orthoptic experience.
• Experience of developing inpatient services and liaising with other specialities to provide services across MDT boundaries.
• Experience using the Visual Impairment Screening Assessment (VISA) tool

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, Team worker Good time management Ability to input into service developments with awareness of national policy and guidance.
• Computer Literacy

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.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearpa pro rata inc. HCAS outer