Location
Sutton-in-Ashfield, England
Salary
£39959.00 to £48117.00
Profession
Orthoptist
Deadline
22 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Bank Contract
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

8 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Knowledge

    Knowledge of Core Orthoptics

  • Knowledge

    To demonstrate and interest in ophthalmology and neurology

  • Knowledge

    Good Organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills

  • Experience

    Experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics

  • Qualifications

    To Possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth), BmedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) or equivalent qualification

  • Qualifications

    To be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council

  • Further Training

    Willing to keep up to date with current literature and keep evidence of CPD activities

  • Contractual Requirements

    Provide Orthoptic services at Kings Mill Hospital

Desirable

8 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Knowledge

    IT skills including knowledge of hospital systems

  • Experience

    Experience undertaking and presenting clinical audit

  • Experience

    Experience working with stroke patients

  • Experience

    Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates

  • Qualifications

    Has attended the BIOS Clinical tutors Course of equivalent teaching certificate

  • Further Training

    Low Vision Therapy course

  • Further Training

    Biometry training

  • Contractual Requirements

    Able to travel to and cover single handed clinics at Newark Hospital

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Senior Orthoptist wishing to cover bank shifts throughout the week at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. This flexible position allows for shifts that are usually agreed 6 weeks ahead for planned cover as well as short notice availability to cover staff sickness.

As a Senior Orthoptist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to our patients. The primary location for this role is at King's Mill Hospital where you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that values your expertise and skills.

This role may also involve travel to Newark Hospital and Ashfield Health Village, offering you the opportunity to expand your scope of practice and contribute to patient care in various settings. You will be responsible for assessing and treating a range of orthoptic conditions, managing complex cases and providing a high standard of patient care across different departments.

This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple settings, enhancing your clinical skills and expertise. You will be supported by a collaborative and friendly team, ensuring that your professional development is a key focus while delivering exceptional care.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please see attached job description and person specification documents

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Bank Senior Orthoptist with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England. It is listed as a Orthoptist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Bank Contract. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.

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