Specialist Glaucoma Practitioner (Orthoptist)

Job overview

Well experienced Orthoptist with keen interest and experience in Glaucoma and Orthoptics looking to develop extended role experience

Main duties of the job

• Extended Role Specialists deliver advanced clinical care traditionally provided by medical staff, autonomously assessing, managing, and treating patients with ocular disease, particularly glaucoma. They use highly specialised skills to make complex clinical decisions, working closely with ophthalmologists and the multidisciplinary team. The role requires Master’s‑level expertise, leadership in high‑quality outpatient care, and involvement in audit and administrative responsibilities to support safe, efficient service delivery.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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