Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Orthoptist

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata, per annum

Hours: 37. hours per week

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term

Come and start your career in a supportive learning environment with a friendly team based on the south coast of England with ease of access to London and the South.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic early career Orthoptist to join the department based at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth for a fixed term period of 12 months. You will join a forward thinking department of 4.8 WTE Orthoptists, 0.6 WTE Orthoptic Assistant and 4 Optometrists. The Ophthalmology department has 15 Ophthalmologists, three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills, be a flexible and reliable member of the team and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will be actively supported by a mentor.

Candidates must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and current registration with HCPC is essential.

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Date posted

24 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF1689A

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Cosham

Portsmouth

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To diagnose and treat ocular motility and vision function and binocular vision problems in adults and children as an autonomous practitioner. To liaise with Head Orthoptistregarding problems during treatment.

To be responsible for planning and implementing orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages.

To refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist as necessary.

Screening at satellite clinics.

To work as part of a flexible team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for planning and implementing orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages.

To refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist as necessary.

Screening at satellite clinics.

To work as part of a flexible team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in full range of orthoptic clinical practice

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
Registration with HCPC

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in full range of orthoptic clinical practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.