Specialist Orthoptist - Peterborough

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the 'Main Duties of the Job' section alongside the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria

• Active HCPC Registration
• Experience of autonomous working as an Orthoptist
• Degree/Qualification in Orthoptics

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial post-qualification experience across a wide range of paediatric and adult orthoptic clinics
• Experience managing complex or specialist caseloads independently
• Experience supervising junior staff, students, or assistants
• Experience contributing to service development, pathway improvement, or implementation of new clinical processes
• Experience participating in audit, quality improvement, or research activities
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and ophthalmic diagnostic equipment

Desirable criteria

• Experience working within extended roles (e.g., low vision, refraction, ophthalmic diagnostics, IVT/macular pathways, or equivalent)

Knowledge/Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Able to work both as an individual or as a part of a team
• Well-developed interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with a wide range of staff, patients and the public

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications-please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring UK sponsorship are welcome where the role is eligible for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules.

Please note that not all roles will meet the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Eligibility is determined by factors including occupation code, skill level and salary thresholds in line with UKVI guidance.

Most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals require a visa to work in the UK. Candidates are encouraged to review current visa requirements and eligibility before applying: