Orthoptist - NWAFT
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The successful can...
The Orthoptic Department is actively engaged with developing the role of the Orthoptist within the Hospital Eye Service, developing Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Medical Retina and Corneal services and progression opportunities are available for the right, enthusiastic candidate.
Duties will primarily be Orthoptic Clinics, with some additional diagnostic duties required periodically. Staff are fully supported in development with Newly Qualified Orthoptists supported by a dedicated Orthoptist.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered or registering with HCPC
- Diploma or Degree in Orthoptics
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Post-graduation experience Teaching Qualification
Skills/Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Orthoptic Ability in common Oculomotor conditions
- Evidence based Practice
- IT Skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and and manage a personal caseload
Desirable
- Audit Experience
- Knowledge or experience of Automated Visual Field Perimetry/Ocular Coherence Tomography
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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