# Orthoptist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthoptist/7510aae3-a7b6-4f13-9acb-416b5a4c1a24 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/orthoptist/7510aae3-a7b6-4f13-9acb-416b5a4c1a24.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Orthoptist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-02T12:22:09.022Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Birmingham/Birmingham_Womens_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Eye_Department/Eye_Department-v7947593 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7947593?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.bwc.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview One full time Band 5 Orthoptist job opportunity has arisen. Our patient cohort encompasses large numbers of difficult conditions which are often seen in specialist clinics including retinoblastoma, paediatric cataract, uveitis, glaucoma, neuroophthalmology, cilliopathy and rare diabetes, retinal, craniofacial, contact lens, inherited metabolic diseases.   As a result we have embraced the extended diagnostic support role of the Orthoptist to include IOP pressure measurement, Fundus and digital photography, contact lens insertion and removal management and Orthoptic lead medical clinics. ### Main duties of the job Depending on experience, you will be expected to participate in general Orthoptic, Refraction, and Medic clinics. You will be involved in the diagnostic support role and you will also have the opportunity to be involved in the departments training of pre- registration optometrists, medical students and other health professionals. We offer a preceptorship/mentorship package to the successful applicants tailored to their requirements.  CPD is actively promoted within the department and time is provided for administrative duties. Newly qualified orthoptists/awaiting final qualification welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Job Details One full time Band 5 Orthoptist job opportunity has arisen. Our patient cohort encompasses large numbers of difficult conditions which are often seen in specialist clinics including retinoblastoma, paediatric cataract, uveitis, glaucoma, neuroophthalmology, cilliopathy and rare diabetes, retinal, craniofacial, contact lens, inherited metabolic diseases. As a result we have embraced the extended diagnostic support role of the Orthoptist to include IOP pressure measurement, Fundus and digital photography, contact lens insertion and removal management and Orthoptic lead medical clinics. ## Job Description Depending on experience, you will be expected to participate in general Orthoptic, Refraction, and Medic clinics. You will be involved in the diagnostic support role and you will also have the opportunity to be involved in the departments training of pre- registration optometrists, medical students and other health professionals. We offer a preceptorship/mentorship package to the successful applicants tailored to their requirements. CPD is actively promoted within the department and time is provided for administrative duties. Newly qualified orthoptists/awaiting final qualification welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - Diploma/ Degree in Orthoptics (BSc Hons/BMed Sci/DBO) or certified equivalent - Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) **Desirable** - BIOS membership ### ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS **Essential** - Able to work as an autonomous practitioner and within a multi-disciplinary team - Ability to formulate individualised management plans whilst taking into account the wider needs of specific patients - Accountable for own professional actions - To keep highly accurate contemporaneous patient records - Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a broad range paediatric patients with varying ages, ability and understanding - To maintain professional standards within a multi disciplinary team **Desirable** - Participation in reflective practice and/or teaching sessions ### KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Up to date knowledge of evidence based practice - Commitment to delivering high quality care, developing clinical practice and motivated to acquire new skills **Desirable** - Experience in OCT, fundus imaging, visual field testing and I-Care tonometer ### PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - Effective organisation, planning and time management skills - Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in a busy environment - Ability to use own initiative, be selfdirecting, motivated and reliable - Computer literate with IT skills in office programmes **Desirable** - Knowledge of patient administrative systems e.g. Lorenzo, Winscribe ## Documents - [orthoptist band 5 (pdf, 309.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10227543) ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.