Job summary

This post is for a band 5 maternity leave cover for 12 months.

We are seeking a motivated and enthausiaic Band 5 Orthoptist to join our friendly and supportive team . This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early career orthoptist to develop clinical skills within a dynamic NHS setting.

You will undertake assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of ocular motility disorders, including strabismus, amblyopia and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. You will work alongside an experienced team with opportunities to develop skills within specialist services including, craniofacial, Stroke, neurorehabilitation and SEND.

Main duties of the job

Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients within core orthoptic clinics.

Deliver high quality care for both paediatric and adult patients

work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists, optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians and other multidisciplinary teams.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards

Contribute to service improvement and clinical audit.

There will be the opportunity to work independently within the community setting.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-8360607-B5

Job locations

Oxford Eye Hospital John Radcliffe

Headley way HEADINGTON

oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

a) To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the comprehensiveorthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new andfollow-up patients. This patient group comprises all cases of concomitantand incomitant strabismus, and amblyopia, including complex casesrequiring specialist knowledge and a requirement to act when they shownew or change to existing clinical signs.

b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in

referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatricreferrals.

c) To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic

treatment for patients of all ages using clinical reasoning and evidencebased practice, gaining appropriate consent and for appropriately followingup patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance withTrust and departmental policies.

d)To work where necessary with interpreters, relatives, and support workers to achieve patient comprehension.

e) To fully communicate the results of assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and specific treatment plans to patients, parents or guardians.

f)To discuss results of assessments and management plans with medical and other colleagues as required, providing an integrated approach to patient care.

g)To provide clear documentation of patients records in line with Trust policies.

h) To participate or assist with administrative and managerial duties delegated by the Head or Deputy Head Orthoptist.

i)To undertake data collection as required for audit purposes and the management of the service.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

.To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.

To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional

development within agreed timescales.

To participate fully in the value based appraisal processand undertake Continuing Professional Development

To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust tomeet its statutory requirements.

To be aware of the Trusts emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident. This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Job description Job responsibilities a) To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the comprehensiveorthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new andfollow-up patients. This patient group comprises all cases of concomitantand incomitant strabismus, and amblyopia, including complex casesrequiring specialist knowledge and a requirement to act when they shownew or change to existing clinical signs. b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatricreferrals. c) To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic treatment for patients of all ages using clinical reasoning and evidencebased practice, gaining appropriate consent and for appropriately followingup patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance withTrust and departmental policies. d)To work where necessary with interpreters, relatives, and support workers to achieve patient comprehension. e) To fully communicate the results of assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and specific treatment plans to patients, parents or guardians. f)To discuss results of assessments and management plans with medical and other colleagues as required, providing an integrated approach to patient care. g)To provide clear documentation of patients records in line with Trust policies. h) To participate or assist with administrative and managerial duties delegated by the Head or Deputy Head Orthoptist. i)To undertake data collection as required for audit purposes and the management of the service. General Duties & Responsibilities: .To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. To participate fully in the value based appraisal processand undertake Continuing Professional Development To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust tomeet its statutory requirements. To be aware of the Trusts emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident. This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• degree diplopia in orthoptics and HCPC registration

Desirable

• post graduate orthoptic experience within an NHS trust

Person Specification essential Essential degree diplopia in orthoptics and HCPC registration Desirable post graduate orthoptic experience within an NHS trust

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).

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. 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). 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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Eye Hospital John Radcliffe

Headley way HEADINGTON

oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Eye Hospital John Radcliffe

Headley way HEADINGTON

oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)