Orthoptist
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
10 September 2026
10 days left
Job description
The Royal Eye Infirmary at Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit anexperienced and highly motivated Band 6 Orthoptist to join our friendly depa...
- To assist in the provision of the Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
- Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
- To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
- To support the Ophthalmology service as required.
- Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC.
You will need to plan and prioritise your own workload. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, medical photographers, ophthalmic technicians, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff. Undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues. Deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc. that arise during the working day and to liaise with the senior Orthoptists to take the appropriate action Check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to the manager in a timely manner. Participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended. To participate in departmental audit and research where possible. To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave. To report damage or functioning problems with equipment to the manager in a timely fashion.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
- Evidence of CPD
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of further training courses and conferences attended
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of paediatric Orthoptics and experience assessing and managing children with additional needs
- Adult orthoptics: be able to investigate diagnose and manage a range of ocular motility disorders
- Experience assessing and managing complex neurological conditions
- Experience of diagnosing patients with complex conditions
- Experience of working in a team and single handed
- Experience of teaching other healthcare professionals
- Experience of departmental audits (review of banding)
Desirable
- Experience with teaching orthoptic students (review of banding)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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