Specialist Orthoptist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an orthoptist to join the Orthoptics Department in the ophthalmology service. The post is Band 6, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible working approach within a modern Community Diagnostic Centre and a supportive team.

Opportunities for extended roles and mentoring for new graduates are highlighted, with preceptorship support and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Orthoptist role in a multidisciplinary eye clinic.
• Band 6 level with potential to develop extended roles (depending on dept needs).
• New graduates can apply and start at band 5 with a clinical skills toolkit.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment for paediatric and adult patients.
• Participate in departmental education and training, including mentoring students and junior staff.
• Develop and deliver specialised clinic roles such as stroke, intravitreal injections, ECLO, and biometry clinics.

Job description

Band: 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. Pro rata if part-time

Hours: 37.5 per week. All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Department: Orthoptics

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic orthoptist to join our friendly and supportive team of 6 orthoptists as part of a wider multidisciplinary eye clinic. The MKUH ophthalmology department is in a new Community Diagnostic Centre 5 minutes away from the main hospital site within the city centre. It comprises of orthoptic rooms, consulting rooms, optometry rooms, treatment rooms and a theatre.

Orthoptists with relevant previous clinical experience will be recruited to band 6, with the opportunity to undertake and develop skills in extended roles (depending on departmental requirements). These specialist areas may include SEN clinics, biometry, intravitreal injections, paediatric ECLO and stroke ward work.

New graduate orthoptists are also welcome to apply and will be appointed at band 5 level and work through a clinical skills toolkit to help their career development. The department has supported and mentored new graduates who benefit from our preceptorship scheme which has enabled them to develop to a band 6 role. We have a recognised BIOS mentor and are actively involved in both CPD and clinical audit.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact: Maneeta Morarji Head Orthoptist on 01908 995526 option 5 or e-mail [e-mail]

Interview date: 10 November 2026

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To provide orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, working within professional guidelines and policies, to provide a comprehensive and competent orthoptic service to both paediatric and adult patients within the hospital and other locations as required.

To provide assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment of patients presenting with a wide range of ophthalmic and ocular motility disorders.

Undertake one or more specialised orthoptic clinic roles such as stroke, orthoptic screening, intravitreal injections, ECLO, biometry clinics and assessment of children with additional needs (special educational needs / visual impairment / specific learning difficulties).

To independently assess and manage complex neurological patients, referring on to the consultant ophthalmologist as required.

Participate in departmental education programme, including the training of orthoptic undergraduate students, pre-registration optometrists, junior doctors, health visitors, school nurses and others.

To act as a source of expertise on the management of ocular motility disorders to patients, other healthcare professionals, GPs and consultants

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maneeta Morarji Job title: Head Orthoptist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01908 995526