# Specialist Orthoptist / Orthoptist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-orthoptist-orthoptist/4e31f0c2-d025-4957-8377-cc06a9c2a517 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-orthoptist-orthoptist/4e31f0c2-d025-4957-8377-cc06a9c2a517.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Hull - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Orthoptist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £48,117 PA PR - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-27T12:01:30.169Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Yorkshire/Hull/Hull_University_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Orthoptics/Orthoptics-v8001681 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8001681?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hull.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team of 11 orthoptists at Hull Royal Infirmary. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic department offering a wide range of orthoptic services in a supportive and innovative environment. You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting: - Paediatric Ophthalmology - Adult Ocular Motility Clinics - Neuro-Ophthalmology - Low Vision and Visual Stress Clinics - Community Vision Screening Services Our department is HCPC-accredited for hosting undergraduate orthoptic student placements, and you will also have the chance to contribute to our in-house teaching programme. ### Main duties of the job The post will be a Band 5 / 6 dependent on experience and will be based at Hull Royal Infirmary. The department provides a full range of orthoptic services, supporting an excellent team of Paediatric Ophthalmologists, Adult Motility specialist as well as Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. The service is also responsible for providing Low Vision services, Visual Stress clinic and community vision screening services. Dependent on experience, you may have the opportunity to support the service developing extended roles. There will also be the opportunity to participate in the Department’s teaching programme. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Job Details We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team of 11 orthoptists at Hull Royal Infirmary. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic department offering a wide range of orthoptic services in a supportive and innovative environment. You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting: Paediatric Ophthalmology Adult Ocular Motility Clinics Neuro-Ophthalmology Low Vision and Visual Stress Clinics Community Vision Screening Services Our department is HCPC-accredited for hosting undergraduate orthoptic student placements, and you will also have the chance to contribute to our in-house teaching programme. ## Job Description The post will be a Band 5 / 6 dependent on experience and will be based at Hull Royal Infirmary. The department provides a full range of orthoptic services, supporting an excellent team of Paediatric Ophthalmologists, Adult Motility specialist as well as Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. The service is also responsible for providing Low Vision services, Visual Stress clinic and community vision screening services. Dependent on experience, you may have the opportunity to support the service developing extended roles. There will also be the opportunity to participate in the Department’s teaching programme. ## Responsibilities For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged. We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion. Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - To hold a current UK driving license and have access to a car. ### Education/ Qualifications **Essential** - To possess an Honours Degree in Orthoptics BSc, BMedSci or a Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) - To be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and to provide evidence of professional development and commitment to life-long learning **Desirable** - IT knowledge - EPR knowledge ### Special Attributes and other **Essential** - Confident - Self-motivated. - Flexible, adaptable and creative. - Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. - Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines. - Able to reflect on and appraise own performance. - The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff at all levels. - Able to deal with challenging behaviour. - Able to organise complex information. **Desirable** - Demonstrate intrinsic motivation - Commitment to public sector work ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - To have a minimum of 12 months or equivalent experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics. - To have experience of visual field assessment. - To have evidence of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently. - To demonstrate good organisational and planning skills. - To demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. - To have health and safety risk awareness. **Desirable** - Previous clinical experience - Extended role experience - Experience supervising orthoptic students ### Communication and Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - To have advanced clinical reasoning skills. - To have excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. - To demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients and their carers. - To have the ability to work effectively single handed with individuals or with groups. - To have an understanding of and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality. - To have evidence of active participation in departmental teaching programmes. - To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology. - To possess accurate keyboard skills - use of databases, word processing, and Internet access. **Desirable** - Publications / posters ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 456.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10324117) ## 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.