Job overview

Maternity Cover | 7 Months | Part Time | The role may be based at Sheffield Children’s Hospital or another Trust site | Proposed interview date 26th August 2026

We are seeking a Specialist Orthoptist to support our orthoptic and optometry triage clinics, delivering high‑quality orthoptic assessment and treatment, including intraocular pressure measurements (iCare/Tonopen training provided).

You will bring paediatric experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to child‑ and family‑centred care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, forward‑thinking Ophthalmology Team, providing paediatric eye care across Sheffield and the wider region. We are looking for a compassionate, accountable professional who upholds our Trust values and champions equality, diversity and inclusion.

About You

• Registered as an Orthoptist with HCPC and have had a period of post qualification experience to be able to meet the standards expected at Band 6 as a Specialist Orthoptist.
• This is not suited to a newly qualified orthoptist with less than 12 months experience.
• You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Head Orthoptist, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver orthoptic assessment and treatment in triage and specialist clinics
• Perform intraocular pressure measurements (iCare or Tonopen) Conduct ward-based patient assessments
• Perform school entry vision screening after a suitable period of induction and peer support
• Support undergraduate orthoptic student placements
• Work with other paediatric specialities within the Trust
• Contribute to ongoing service development and patient-centred care
• We're a fantastic, supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and kindness. 

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.