Orthoptist

National health service; Ely; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthoptist to join our team. You will assess, diagnose and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders, supporting children's visual development and adults with double vision, neurological conditions and visual impairment.

The role offers variety, ongoing professional development and a structured preceptorship for newly qualified orthoptists, with mentoring and opportunities to work across King’s Mill Hospital, Ashfield

Qualifications

• Orthoptics, Ophthalmology and Neurology knowledge required.
• BMedSci orthoptic degree or DB0/DBO or equivalent qualification is essential.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is expected for ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Refer to attached job description for full details.
• Assess and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders.
• Support patients across paediatric and adult cases, including double vision.
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals on treatment plans.

Skills

Orthoptics

Ophthalmology

Neurology

Education

BMedSci orthoptic degree / DBO or equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Orthoptics, Ophthalmology, Neurology

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Essential

The BMedSci orthoptic degree and/or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Society (DBO) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Annotated with exemptions

Further Training

Essential

Continuing Professional Development

Competency based assessments

Experience

Essential

Experience working as an Orthoptist or experience of clinical placements for newly qualified orthoptists

Contractual Requirements

Essential

Provide orthoptic service at King's Mill Hospital

Desirable

Able to travel to cover clinics at Ashfield Health Village and Newark Hospital

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

Orthoptics, Ophthalmology, Neurology

Desirable

Knowledge of hospital computer systems

Essential

The BMedSci orthoptic degree and/or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Society (DBO) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

Annotated with exemptions

Further Training

Essential

Continuing Professional Development

Competency based assessments

Experience

Essential

Experience working as an Orthoptist or experience of clinical placements for newly qualified orthoptists

Job summary

See Beyond the Ordinary | Join Our Orthoptic Team Orthoptics is about more than vision. It's about solving clinical challenges and making a real difference to patients' lives. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from newly qualified and experienced Orthoptists. You'll assess, diagnose and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders, supporting children's visual development and adults with double vision, neurological conditions and visual impairment. A role with variety, support and room to grow. Working alongside ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals, you'll contribute to clinical decisions and personalised treatment plans across a varied caseload. We support your development at every stage, offering structured preceptorship for newly qualified Orthoptists, mentoring for early-career practitioners and ongoing professional development. Based primarily at King's Mill Hospital, you'll also work across Ashfield Health Village and