Senior Orthoptist

NHS; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service offers an exciting opportunity for an innovative orthoptist to join the ophthalmology department at Jersey General Hospital. The successful candidate will lead a visual screening service and support varied core orthoptic clinics, delivering quality assessments and diagnoses. Essential qualifications include a BSc in optometry, and experience with glaucoma patients. This permanent role is full-time, located in Jersey, and offers a salary between £68,437.82 to £76,236.77 annually.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic procedures and assessments autonomously.
• Interpret diagnostic test results to identify conditions.
• Advise patients on care options and implications.

Skills

Experience of assessing patients with glaucoma

Experience delivering high-quality care to complex patients

Education

BSc in optometry

Higher qualification in glaucoma (professional certificate/diploma)

Job description

Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative orthoptist to join the ophthalmology department at Jersey General Hospital.

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams, be hard working, flexible and motivated.

The candidate will also have experience of extended roles within their scope of practice to support the ophthalmology department.

The candidate must be able to work as part of a dynamic team in our busy department and community to ensure up to date clinical practice within the care delivery for the people of Jersey.

We welcome applicants from Orthoptists looking to extend their role and clinical experience, the caseload is extremely varied and will include core Orthoptic clinics with a mixture of paediatric and adult patients as well as an inpatient stroke service.

The successful candidate will also be the lead for our visual screening service which covers approximately 1000 children in over 30 schools and deputise for the Head orthoptist in their absence.

Main duties of the job

To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative to achieve accurate results and treatment planning, liaising with clinical lead for the glaucoma service if necessary, in the most complex cases.

To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results and to identify new or deteriorating conditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate to ensure the correct treatment and follow up care.

To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions and provide patients with complex written and verbal information about glaucoma and other eye conditions, tailoring the delivery to best suit the needs of the individual patient to maximise patient understanding and compliance with treatment.

To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible sideeffects to patients, in a sensitive manner, some of whom may be distressed or confused so there is good patient understanding of their care.

Undertake assessment of OCT scans and visual field results. To make diagnoses and decisions in straightforward and complex cases regarding the optimal outcome for each patient on an individual basis.

About us

Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, you’ll find the Island of Jersey. The Island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of Jersey. Jersey is a Crown Dependency which means its not part of the UK but is a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290 and has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws.

However, the Island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK, and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British and Irish citizens to move freely between the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands.

Details

Date posted
22 December 2025

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£68,437.82 to £76,236.77 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
K0011-3462

Job locations
Government Of Jersey
Union Street
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3DN

Job description Job responsibilities

The Senior Optometrist is a key member of the Ophthalmology Department and is responsible for delivering quality glaucoma assessments, diagnosis of ophthalmic conditions, monitoring of patients with glaucoma as well as contributing to the highest standards of clinical governance.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• BSc in optometrist and registered with the General Optical CouncilHigher qualification in glaucoma (e.g., professional certificate/diploma in glaucoma.

Qualifications Desirable

• Independent Prescribing qualification.

Experience Essential

• Experience of assessing patients with glaucoma.
• Experience of delivering high quality care to complex patients with multiple co-existing morbidities.

Experience Desirable

• Experience working within a hospital eye clinic or participation in community based service.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Health and Community Services

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN

Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)