Orthoptist - CDC Grimsby
Closing date: 26 April 2026
Location(s)
Community Diagnostics Centre (Grimsby, Scunthorpe and Goole)
Job responsibilities
* Independently assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of ocular motility disorders, amblyopia, strabismus, and visual function problems.
* Undertake specialist orthoptic assessments for paediatric, adult, and special needs patients.
* Contribute to extended roles such as stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, or low vision clinics (depending on service needs and training).
* Provide orthoptic input in multidisciplinary clinics (e.g., Paediatric ophthalmology, maxillofacial, neurology).
* Maintain accurate and contemporary patient records in line with Trust and HCPC requirements.
* Support and supervise junior staff members and undergraduate orthoptic students.
* Liaise closely with ophthalmic, nursing and administrative colleagues.
Person Specification
* BSC (Hons) Orthoptics
* Experience in an extended role
Salary and contract
£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro‑rated, fixed term 18 months.
Working pattern
Full‑time, compressed hours.
Reference number
208‑E1574E‑26‑1
Equal opportunities
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Contact
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.
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