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Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Relevant orthoptic clinical experience
- Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
- Qualifications
To be registered with the Health Professions Council
- Qualifications
Evidence of CPD
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience with OCT Assessment and Analysis
- Experience
Experience with Visual Field Asessment and Analysis
Job overview
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust provides an environment where Orthoptists can develop their knowledge and skills with peer group support.
The post holder will work within a large team of Orthoptists who form part of an Ophthalmic multi-disciplinary team based at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC). They will work across a number of sites including Sandwell Health Campus and community clinics to deliver orthoptic services to paediatric and adult patients. The post holder will be involved in vision screening and Community Orthoptics Outreach services.
Orthoptists are encouraged to participate in clinical audit and research to develop themselves as members of the clinical team and to share best practice within the service and other Orthoptists via the British and Irish Orthoptic Society and via publication of research.
Main duties of the job
As the Specialist Orthoptist you will be actively involved in the investigation, diagnosis and management of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions presenting to the orthoptic service. This will include patients referred from the Emergency department at BMEC.
The post holder will be required to use evidence based practice to formulate management plans and postulate prognosis. Clinical administrative duties will form part of the job role, working with other clinical colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care.
You will be expected to demonstrate continuing professional development in line with the requirements of the Health and Care professions Council.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails
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.
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This advert is for Specialist Orthoptist with Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust in Birmingham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Orthoptist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Oct 2026.
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