Orthoptist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sutton-in-Ashfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The orthoptist position at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust sits within the orthoptic team, primarily at King's Mill Hospital with clinics at Ashfield Health Village and Newark Hospital. Both newly qualified and experienced orthoptists are welcome, with a structured preceptorship and mentoring program to support development.

You will assess, diagnose and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders, collaborating closely with ophthalmologists to provide high-quality care

Qualifications

• BMedSci orthoptic degree or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Society (DBO) or equivalent.
• HCPC registration as an orthoptist.
• Experience as an orthoptist or clinical placement for newly qualified orthoptists.
• Knowledge of orthoptics, ophthalmology and neurology.
• Continuing professional development and competency-based assessments.
• Ability to provide orthoptic service at King's Mill Hospital and travel to Ashfield Health Village and Newark Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders.
• Support the visual development of children and manage adults with double vision or neurological conditions.
• Contribute to clinical decisions and personalised treatment plans.
• Work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Orthoptics knowledge

Education

BMedSci orthoptic degree

DBO or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

This orthoptist post sits in the orthoptic team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing ocular motility and visual development disorders, from children's vision to adults with double vision or neurological conditions, alongside ophthalmologists. The caseload is varied across paediatric and adult patients, based mainly at King's Mill Hospital with clinics at two other sites. Newly qualified and experienced orthoptists are both considered, with structured preceptorship and mentoring on offer.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and manage ocular motility and visual development disorders
• Support the visual development of children
• Assess and manage adults with double vision, neurological conditions and visual impairment
• Contribute to clinical decisions and personalised treatment plans across a varied caseload
• Work alongside ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals
• Provide the orthoptic service at King's Mill Hospital
• Work across Ashfield Health Village and Newark Hospital

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration as an orthoptist

Experience

• Experience working as an orthoptist, or clinical placement experience for newly qualified orthoptists

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of orthoptics, ophthalmology and neurology

Other

• Continuing professional development
• Competency-based assessments
• Ability to provide the orthoptic service at King's Mill Hospital

Nice to have

• Annotated with exemptions
• Knowledge of hospital computer systems
• Able to travel to cover clinics at Ashfield Health Village and Newark Hospital

What’s offered

• Structured preceptorship for newly qualified orthoptists
• Mentoring for early-career practitioners
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to expand skills and contribute to service improvement
• Varied paediatric and adult caseload
• Supportive, collaborative colleagues