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A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Operational Lead Orthoptist to manage and lead a clinical team in Burton upon Trent. This position combines clinical expertise with operational leadership, aiming to enhance orthopedic services and provide exceptional patient care. Candidates should hold a degree in Orthoptics and possess strong leadership skills. The role includes managing service delivery, providing clinical guidance, and engaging with multiple specialties for service improvement.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthoptist to join our team as an Operational Lead Orthoptist. The successful candidate will provide clinical and operational leadership of our teams at our Burton sites. Working with colleagues on orthoptics and the wider ophthalmology specialty the role will require coordinating, leading and driving our service forward to meet the future needs of our local population.
This post combines experienced clinical skills with day-to-day management of the service and is an ideal promotional opportunity for a senior orthoptist who wishes to lead a highly effective clinical team.
Closing date of applications: 8 October 2025
Date of interview: 22 & 23 October 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Francesca Wood Job title: Head of Orthoptic Services Email address: francesca.wood1@nhs.net Telephone number: 01332 785659