# Orthoptist - Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthoptist-band-5/ff3d12f1-3202-4af5-a3ee-70a56e0fe2f0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthoptist-band-5/ff3d12f1-3202-4af5-a3ee-70a56e0fe2f0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Lincoln County Hospital - **Profession:** Orthoptist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Hours are 8.30am-5pm) - **Closing date:** 2025-11-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2025-11-12T08:32:21.461Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lincolnshire/Lincoln/United_Lincolnshire_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Orthoptics/Orthoptics-v7571265 - **Employer website:** https://www.ulh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview To provide diagnosis, management and treatment of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department for various clinics including, General Paediatrics, Special Needs Paediatrics, Ocular Motility Clinics. To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner and to be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work in the evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals, responsible for planning and implementing and monitoring individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. This includes infants with strabismus (squint) and amblyopia, congenital or developmental abnormalities, genetic referrals, adult illiterates and children and adults with significant learning difficulties as well as ocular motility defects in both children and adults. To effectively communicate complex clinical information in a clear manner to the patient/carer and other professionals to ensure an understanding of the condition and its treatment. To contribute to the efficient running of outpatient clinics of the ophthalmology service. To carry and prioritise own clinical workload You will be working in a team of 6.5 WTE Orthoptist. We also have a fantastic team of Orthoptic assistants and two Optometrists. We have a great working relationship with the wider Ophthalmology team and we are involved in several extended roles including shared care glaucoma and visual processing. ### Main duties of the job - To assess and diagnose new patients and formulate a programme of treatment with support from a more senior orthoptist To provide condition related information to patients/carers. This may be of a sensitive nature and will need to be phrased so there is a full understanding of the condition To demonstrate the appropriate level of Standard of Competency to Practice at all times - To manage and review patients as appropriate and to record all investigations, treatment and treatment plans in case notes. To discharge patients appropriately with relevant correspondence. - To instruct patients (or carers) on a continuous course of home treatment if appropriate. - To deal with telephone and face to face and computer enquires from patient, carers and others. - Undertake in house training in order to carry out duties requiring special skills as required to support the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology Department, OCT, Fundus Photography, Visual processing. - To liaise with Orthoptic staff, consultants, medical and nursing staff and others as required. - Other general duties to aid the smooth running of the department, such as organising appointments, filing etc. - Adhere to Trust, Directorate and Departmental policies with regard to Health and Safety, Fire, Risk assessment Adhere to Departmental and Professional Quality Standards and Guidelines ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - ¨ To work as an autonomous practitioner, legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the investigation, diagnosis and management of Orthoptic patients ¨ To prioritise own clinical workload and keep accurate contemporaneous records ¨ Support the development of Orthoptic service ¨ Use all equipment safely and without risk to patients ¨ To liaise with other health care professionals and others when required ¨ Directly involved in the teaching of other health professionals in aspects of orthoptic investigation practical and theory ¨ Continued Professional Development ¨ To work within Professional Guidelines ¨ Maintain registration with the Health Professions Council and abide by their rules and regulations ¨ Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies and procedures ¨ To be involved in Orthoptic service development and promoting the profession ¨ To undergo further training as required. ¨ United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust. ## Person Specification ### Specific Requirements **Essential** - Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team - Ability to seek advice when needed - Contributes to journal club and audit etc **Desirable** - Undertakes self directed study to expand own knowledge base ### Previous Experience (Nature & Level) **Desirable** - Experience as an orthoptist - Evidence of CPD - Photography, OCT, OHT experience ### Qualifications (Academic, Professional & Vocational) **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics - Registration with Health Professions Council **Desirable** - Clinical Tutors Qualification ### Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes **Essential** - Demonstrate flexible approach to care. - Effective Communication - Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment - Computer literate - Prioritise workload - Reflective practice **Desirable** - Identifies training needs for own development and service development - Reflective practice - Teaching skills/presentation skills ## Documents - [ceo welcome letter (pdf, 83.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2883) - [ulht staff networks (pdf, 13.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2739) - [orthoptist - band 5 (pdf, 168.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=9835583) - [acceptable use of ai in personal statements (pdf, 95.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2953) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.