Orthoptist
The closing date is 10 June 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer this fixed-term opportunity.
Main duties of the job
We have a fixed term vacancy for nine months for a band 5 orthoptist to join our friendly team.
Orthoptic students qualifying this Summer are welcome to apply.
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.
Job responsibilities
You will be involved in a range of orthoptic clinics including paediatric and ocular motility clinics, secondary vision screening, and providing support to the eye emergency department. You will have opportunities for involvement in teaching and audit.
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* BSc/Diploma in Orthoptics obtained or pending.
* Registration with HCPC obtained or pending.
* Skills in clinical orthoptics.
* Completed training medicines exemptions for orthoptists.
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum or per annum pro rata
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