About the Role
We are seeking an experienced orthoptist with established clinical and leadership experience to provide, manage and maintain an efficient Orthoptics service within the Ophthalmology department at UHCW.
The post will ideally suit someone who is driven, ambitious and takes pride in delivering exceptional care to patients through the establishment of efficient and effective services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead an exceptional group of orthoptists to help foster and prioritize a supportive culture within the team which also promotes continuous learning and innovation.
The role will involve working collaboratively with the Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology and the Group Manager for Ophthalmology, Orthoptists and technicians in order to deliver a comprehensive Orthoptic service, at Clinical and Training level, to the highest standard of quality and care, whilst still maintaining the allocated resources.
Key Responsibilities
Professional leadership and responsibility for the management, supervision, and administration of all orthoptic services ensuring the maintenance of the highest possible standards of care.
Support the ongoing development of the orthoptics service ensuring patient safety is met.
Work closely with the Group Manager and the Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology with regards to strategic re-design to ensure local patient access targets are achieved and maintained.
Develop, deliver, and maintain protocols to ensure best clinical practice for the Orthoptic Service.
Undertake prospective and retrospective multi‑disciplinary clinical audits to ensure that services provided attain agreed standards of patient care and are effective in their delivery.
Act as an autonomous independent practitioner undertaking the responsibility for the management of patients presenting in Core orthoptics services, including orthoptics clinics, support to paediatric clinics, adult motility clinics, school screening programme, neuro‑ophthalmology clinics and EERS.
Promote best practice throughout the orthoptics service and provide expert advice to Orthoptists, Medical staff, and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex cases.
Work closely with the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmic Services UHCW to deliver and oversee a comprehensive range of core orthoptic services and develop advanced extended roles relevant to the orthoptist skillset and departmental service needs whilst maintaining the highest quality of care.
Take responsibility for overseeing training for and undertaking specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise.
Responsible for undertaking diagnostic services such as biometry service, Optos, OCT, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements
Registered Orthoptist with the HCPC.
Demonstrated study at Masters Level or equivalent experience.
Required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from either current UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
About University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, and able to achieve their potential.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026.
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