Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic orthoptist to join our large team of Orthoptists over the multiple Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites, across North London. This post will be primarily based at Barnet Hospital and Edgware Hospital , but may involve cover at other sites.
This vacancy has a good mix of clinical work focusing on orthoptics & glaucoma, along with leadership opportunities.
Overall it is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Orthoptist with excellent communication skills, and strong clinical background in Orthoptics.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality orthoptic service as an autonomous, highly specialist practitioner, delivering both preventative and therapeutic care in line with the professional standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
As part of the glaucoma service: assess, diagnose, treat and educate patients using advanced clinical skills and specialist glaucoma knowledge.
Co-manage complex and unstable glaucoma cases alongside Ophthalmologists, in the multidisciplinary Glaucoma team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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This advert is for Band 7 Advanced Orthoptist with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Orthoptist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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