Band 7 Deputy Head Orthoptist
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Worcester, WR5 1DD · BROMSGROVE, B61 0BB · KIDDERMINSTER, DY11 6RJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Orthoptist to take up the position as Deputy Head Orthoptist. The role ...
- To work alongside the Orthoptic, Optometry and wider Ophthalmology team in providing an Orthoptic service within the Worcestershire region.
- To provide Orthoptic input during Ophthamology clinics including Paediatric, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Acute Ophthalmology clinics
- To assist in specialist Orthoptic Stroke clinics (training provided if needed)
- To assist in the performing of Goldmann Visual Fields (training provided if needed)
- To assist in the performing of Biometry assessments during Cataract Assessment Clinics (training provided if needed)
- Be responsible for the administration required whilst carrying out clinical case load
- Deputise for the Head of Orthoptics & Optometry when required
- Assist in Orthoptic Managerial duties as required.
- Assist in the triaging of referrals as required.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Personal Qualities
Essential: - Empathy; - Patience
Other Job Requirements
Essential: - Reliable Work Record; - DBS Clearance
Desirable: - Driving License and access to own vehicle to allow for cross county working
Skills / Knowledge
Essential: - Excellent communication skills; - Good organisational skills
Desirable: - Good IT Skills
Experience
Essential: - Wide range of Orthoptic experience as a qualified Orthoptist
Desirable
- Experience in Managerial duties
- Experience in assessment of Orthoptic Stroke patients
- Experience in Low Vision Clinics
- Experience in Goldmann visual field testing
- Experience in carrying out Biometries for cataract patients
- Experience in school vision screening
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics; - Post Graduate Experience; - Registration with HCPC
Desirable: - Teaching qualification; - Evidence of CPD
How to apply
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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