Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a fixed term vacancy for nine months for a band 5 orthoptist to join our friendly team.
You will be working with 13 orthoptists, 4 consultant paediatric ophthalmologists, including 2 with a specialism in ocular motility, 2 neuro-ophthalmologists, 2 vision scientists and 3 paediatric optometrists.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be involved in a range of orthoptic clinics including paediatric and ocular motility clinics, secondary vision screening, and providing support to the eye emergency department. You will have opportunities for involvement in teaching and audit.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Orthoptist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Orthoptist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 9 months (9 Months Fixed Term). The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.
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