Job Overview University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role. Main duties of the job We have a vacancy for 1 day a week for an orthoptist to join our friendly team. You will be working with 13 orthoptists, 4 consultant paediatric ophthalmologists, including 2 with a specialism in ocular motility, 2 neuro-ophthalmologists, 2 vision scientists and 3 paediatric optometrists. Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. Working for our organisation University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service. You will be involved in a range of orthoptic clinics including specialist tertiary referral paediatric, ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmology clinics, and providing support to the eye emergency department. We are a placement centre for undergraduate orthoptic students, and you will supervise students in clinic. You will have opportunities for involvement in teaching, audit, and research. Person specification Trust Values Essential criteria Patients first Always Improving Working Together Skills and competencies Essential criteria Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Adaptability Analytical thinking Communication Critical thinking Customer service Emotional intelligence General IT skills Interpersonal skills Teamwork Time management Working autonomously Working under pressure Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience Essential criteria BSc/Diploma in Orthoptics Registration with HCPC Skills and experience in clinical orthoptics Experience of clinical teaching Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Completed training medicines exemptions for orthoptists Skills and experience in specialised orthoptic clinics Experience of supervising orthoptic undergraduate students Experience in undertaking clinical audit