Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist to join the Ophthalmology service in London. The post holder will assess and treat children and adults using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assist the head orthoptist with department administration and perform automated visual field testing, with opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• Degree in Orthoptics and HCPC registration required.
• 2 years of orthoptics experience and CPD evidence expected.
• Experience in clinical audits and teaching BIOS students considered a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out orthoptic assessments and treatment for adults and children.
• Use specialist skills to diagnose and treat conditions with evidence-based practice.
• Perform automated visual field testing and assist with department administration.

Conocimientos

2 years experience

CPD evidence

Clinical audit experience

BIOS teaching qualification

Orthoptic teaching/undergraduates

Educación

Degree in Orthoptics

HCPC Registration

Descripción del empleo

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist

The closing date is 08 November 2026

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out orthoptic assessments and treatment for both adults and children presenting to the ophthalmology service. The post holder will need to use their specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. They will work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team and also assist the head orthoptist in the administration of the department. Duties also include carrying out automated visual field testing. Other clinical duties will be included as required, according to clinical competences already achieved and training given in the post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out orthoptic assessments and treatment for both adults and children presenting to the ophthalmology service. The post holder will need to use their specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. They will work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team and also assist the head orthoptist in the administration of the department. Duties also include carrying out automated visual field testing. Other clinical duties will be included as required, according to clinical competences already achieved and training given in the post.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

• To observe and maintain professional standards at all times in line with the Codes of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency of the Regulatory Body, the Health Professions Council (HPC) and the British and Irish Orthoptic Society.
• Assess and diagnose all patients presenting to the Orthoptic Department, as an autonomous practitioner, incorporating specialist skills, in order to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients of all age groups, mental and physical ability whilst adhering to any national and local guidelines. This includes patients with complex ocular motility and paediatric ophthalmology conditions.
• To be competent in the analysis of complex facts in order to reach an accurate diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate treatment modality from a range of treatment options, including patients requiring orthoptic, optical, pharmacological and surgical management and to have the ability to discuss the pros and cons of procedures and their potential outcomes and to develop specialised programmes of care

This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post-holder.

Application and Interview

• Degree in Orthoptics
• HCPC Registration
• 2 years Experience
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Experience in undertaking and presenting clinical audit
• Experience in undertaking other healthcare professionals/orthoptic undergraduates
• Accredited BIOS teaching qualification

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearPer annum Plus HCAS