Job overview
Join our dynamic Orthoptic team as a Senior Orthoptist and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our hospitals. Working as an autonomous practitioner within the Surgical Division, you will assess, diagnose and manage patients with ocular motility disorders, amblyopia and complex visual conditions, using specialist skills and evidence-based practice to develop effective treatment plans.
You will work across a variety of specialist clinics including paediatric ophthalmology, emergency orthoptics, stroke, low vision and biometry, supporting patients of all ages with diverse clinical needs. The role involves close collaboration with ophthalmologists, optometrists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
As a senior clinician, you will also act as a source of expertise for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, providing clear communication and compassionate support throughout the patient journey. Opportunities to contribute to clinical teaching, audit, research and service development form an important part of the role, helping to enhance and evolve orthoptic services across the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced orthoptist seeking professional autonomy, clinical variety and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and progressive NHS team.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Core Orthoptics
- To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology and neurology
- Good Organisational and planning skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
- IT skills including knowledge of hospital systems
Experience
Essential
- Experience in all aspects of clinical orthoptics
Desirable
- Experience undertaking and presenting clinical audit
- Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates
- Experience working with stroke patients
Qualifications
Essential
- To Possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth), BmedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) or equivalent qualification
- To be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Has attended the BIOS Clinical tutors Course of equivalent teaching certificate
Further Training
Essential
- Willing to keep up to date with current literature and keep evidence of CPD activities
Desirable
- Low Vision Therapy course
- Biometry training
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Provide Orthoptic services at Kings Mill Hospital
Desirable
- Car driver/ability to travel to Newark Hospital
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This advert is for Senior Orthoptist with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in King's Mill Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Orthoptist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum. The contract type is 6 months (6 month fixed-term contract). The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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