Job summary
- Main area
- Orthoptic Department
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Cross Site Working)
- Job ref
- 176-S-8209297
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Orthoptist - NWAFT
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Technicians & Nurses in a busy but supportive department.
The main base will be at Peterborough, with some clinics at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Should a newly qualified Orthoptist be appointed, a period of preceptorship will be undertaken supported by departmental mentors and a well established Trust Preceptorship programme.
Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, motivated & be keen to work hard in a busy and friendly environment.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more detailed information regarding the responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered or registering with HCPC
- Diploma or Degree in Orthoptics
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post-graduation experience Teaching Qualification
Skills/Ability & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Orthoptic Ability in common Oculomotor conditions
- Evidence based Practice
- IT Skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and and manage a personal caseload
Desirable criteria
- Audit Experience
- Knowledge or experience of Automated Visual Field Perimetry/Ocular Coherence Tomography
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca George
- Job title
- Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 677021
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
- Telephone
- 01480 847491
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