The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Specialist Orthoptist

The closing date is 14 December 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Orthoptic team at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Teaching NHS Trust. We are a small team of 5 Orthoptists delivering Orthoptic services and working alongside Paediatric Ophthalmologists and Optometrists across the Paediatric and Adult Ocular Motility service. Are you looking to be part of a supportive team, do you strive for excellence? We are looking for an enthusiastic and self- motivated Specialist Orthoptist with an interest in Paediatrics. We are a three site Trust and the successful candidate will be expected to work cross-site in line with service demand.

Main duties of the job

To work as an autonomous Orthoptic practitioner, assessing, diagnosing and managing a full case-mix of patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptic service Formulate, communicate, and adjust individual managementplans. To act as the source of expertise and advice on Orthoptic matters for other health care professionals. Perform pre- and post-operative measurements for strabismus and liaise withOphthalmologists on surgical planning and risks. Act as a departmental expert on complex Orthoptic cases and provide guidance based on evidence-based practice. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and external agencies, including participation in multidisciplinary meetings. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records and manage day-to-day clinic administration. Participate in clinical audit, research, training, teaching, and professional development; maintain CPD requirements and support staff learning. Adhere to Trust policies, professional standards, confidentiality, equality, diversity, and Health & Safety regulations. Utilize Trust resources responsibly and assist with risk assessments and safety improvements

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

000807

Job locations

Pinderfields Hospital

Aberford Road

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics, HCPC registration, DBS clearance.

Experience: Previous Orthoptic experience, including working independently.

Knowledge & Awareness: Solid knowledge of Orthoptics appropriate to experience and awareness of own limitations.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage a varied caseload (including young children, neuro-ophthalmology, learning difficulties), work independently, and use basic IT systems for clinical records.

Personal Attributes: Good communication, enthusiasm, motivation, ability to work under pressure, professionalism, and team-working skills.

Other: Ability to travel to clinic sites and work required days.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics, HCPC registration, DBS clearance.

Experience: Previous Orthoptic experience, including working independently.

Knowledge & Awareness: Solid knowledge of Orthoptics appropriate to experience and awareness of own limitations.

Skills & Abilities: Ability to manage a varied caseload (including young children, neuro-ophthalmology, learning difficulties), work independently, and use basic IT systems for clinical records.

Personal Attributes: Good communication, enthusiasm, motivation, ability to work under pressure, professionalism, and team-working skills.

Other: Ability to travel to clinic sites and work required days.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to submit an application).

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.