Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Advanced Orthoptist (Clinical lead for stroke and neuro)

The closing date is 24 November 2025

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly experienced, motivated and enthusiastic orthoptist to lead the development and provision of the specialist Orthoptic Stroke and Neuro services at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a forward-thinking team of 9 orthoptists, 5 optometrists and 15 consultant ophthalmologists, three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. The post will include both outpatient clinics and patient assessment on the stroke ward. The outpatient clinical workload will include specialist paediatric clinics, adult motility and neuro ophthalmology and stroke clinics. The postholder will work alongside the Head Orthoptist to develop an Orthoptic supported Falls service within the Trust. They will liaise with Consultant Geriatricians and leads for falls services within the Trust to develop and embed new service provision, including monitoring of service provision by Band 6 Orthoptists.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7514055-FM-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For an overview of the main duties of the role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an overview of the main duties of the role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Orthoptics, State registration with the HCPC
  • Level 7 Qualification, Masters/Apprenticeship in relevant topic / Liverpool or Sheffield university Masters or Advanced Clinical Practice modules in stroke/ neuro orthoptics and ophthalmology

Desirable

  • Member of BIOS Stroke/Neuro CAG

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in a full range of orthoptic practice.
  • Significant post graduate Orthoptic experience.

Desirable

  • Experience of developing inpatient services and liaising with other specialities to provide services across MDT boundaries.
  • Experience using the Visual Impairment Screening Assessment (VISA) tool

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, Team worker Good time management Ability to input into service developments with awareness of national policy and guidance.

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Orthoptics, State registration with the HCPC
  • Level 7 Qualification, Masters/Apprenticeship in relevant topic / Liverpool or Sheffield university Masters or Advanced Clinical Practice modules in stroke/ neuro orthoptics and ophthalmology

Desirable

  • Member of BIOS Stroke/Neuro CAG

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in a full range of orthoptic practice.
  • Significant post graduate Orthoptic experience.

Desirable

  • Experience of developing inpatient services and liaising with other specialities to provide services across MDT boundaries.
  • Experience using the Visual Impairment Screening Assessment (VISA) tool

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills, Team worker Good time management Ability to input into service developments with awareness of national policy and guidance.

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Orthoptic ACP

Joanna Thompson

joanna.thompson8@nhs.net

02082962000

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7514055-FM-AG

Job locations

St Helier Hospital

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA


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