Job title: Orthoptist - Band 5 (Fixed Term, 12 months)
Pay: Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata, per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
Location: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic early career Orthoptist to join the department based at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth for a fixed term period of 12 months. You will join a forward thinking department of 4.8 WTE Orthoptists, 0.6 WTE Orthoptic Assistant and 4 Optometrists. The Ophthalmology department has 15 Ophthalmologists, three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility.
Main duties
* The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills, be a flexible and reliable member of the team and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will be actively supported by a mentor.
* To diagnose and treat ocular motility and vision function and binocular vision problems in adults and children as an autonomous practitioner. To liaise with Head Orthoptist regarding problems during treatment.
* To be responsible for planning and implementing orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages.
* To refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist as necessary.
* Screening at satellite clinics.
* To work as part of a flexible team.
Person Specification
* Essential
* Qualifications: Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
* Registration with HCPC
* Experience: Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in full range of orthoptic clinical practice
Other requirements
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure will be sought as part of the recruitment process.
About Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
We are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked highly for research and education across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest on the south coast. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and value our patients, colleagues and community.
Details
* Date posted: 24 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year
* Reference number: REF1689A
* Job locations: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Employer
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust – Queen Alexandra Hospital
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