Orthoptist Specialist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an innovative, self-motivated and enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our friendly and dynamic team. Our department consists of 12 Orthoptists and 7 Optometrists and we work closely with a large extended team.

The caseload is extremely varied and will include core Orthoptic clinics, adult motility and paediatric Ophthalmology clinics. We also have extended roles within, adult Neuro-Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, inpatient stroke service, and intra-vitreal injections for AMD.

We currently have 3 trainee ACPs working directly within Ophthalmology and are very supportive in developing ACP roles to support and develop a sustainable service for the future.

Consideration will be given to new graduates who would be employed on a Band 5/6 run through and we have a full preceptorship programme in place.

Main duties of the job

To take sole responsibility for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all patients referred from the GP, other Health Care Professionals, vision screening, local optometrists, max fax, paediatricians, urgent care, neurology, stroke and rehabilitation services.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

213-PRUH-7136820

Job locations

Queen Mary's Hospital

Frognal Avenue

Sidcup

DA14 6LT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive examination, diagnosis and treatment plan for adult and paediatric orthoptic and ophthalmology patients.

To work autonomously

To actively be involved in journal clubs and case discussions

To actively be involved in all aspects of teaching including orthoptic undergraduates

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive examination, diagnosis and treatment plan for adult and paediatric orthoptic and ophthalmology patients.

To work autonomously

To actively be involved in journal clubs and case discussions

To actively be involved in all aspects of teaching including orthoptic undergraduates

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Orthoptics
HCPC Registration.

Desirable

Teaching

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Orthoptic experience: Adults and Paediatrics
Evidence of appropriate knowledge base and CPD.

Desirable

Running single-handed clinics
Taking part in audit

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Orthoptics
HCPC Registration.

Desirable

Teaching

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Orthoptic experience: Adults and Paediatrics
Evidence of appropriate knowledge base and CPD.

Desirable

Running single-handed clinics
Taking part in audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).