Orthoptist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Band 6 Orthoptist for a 6-month maternity cover starting 1 December 2025. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team, managing a paediatric caseload and supporting junior staff. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are key for this role, offering a chance to thrive in community healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience in Orthoptics desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work with a paediatric caseload is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage paediatric patients as part of the Orthoptic/Optometrist team.
• Assist in running Orthoptic clinics in community clinics.
• Communicate complex needs to colleagues and patients.
• Provide training to junior staff and Orthoptic students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commitment to multi-disciplinary working

Education

Band 6 Orthoptist

Job description

Overview

Grade – 6
Site: Vale Drive Primary Health Care Centre/ Oak Lane Clinic/ Grahame Park Health Centre

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity cover 6 months

Hours: 37.5hrs (1.0 WTE)

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across nine London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are rated good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.

Role

We are looking to hire a full time 1.0 WTE Band 6 Orthoptist for 6 months to cover maternity leave starting 1 December 2025 (previous clinical experience is desirable but not essential).

We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team.

Band 6 Orthoptic post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet. The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a paediatric caseload. This will include assisting in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children. You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff and support Orthoptic students on placement. You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services. If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service, then please apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage paediatric patients as part of the Orthoptic/Optometrist team.
• Assist in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics.
• Communicate complex needs to colleagues and patients and provide training to junior staff and Orthoptic students on placement.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and support service development.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Band 6 Orthoptist (experience desirable but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary working.
• Ability to work with paediatric caseload.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025