Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL130425
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 05/06/2025
Employer heading
Orthoptist
Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
The orthoptic team at Southampton Eye Unit have a vacancy for a full-time band 6 orthoptist. Applications from student orthoptists qualifying this summer would be considered but would be appointed at band 5 for the first year.
We provide a wide variety of clinical orthoptics and the opportunity to develop into extended roles. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team of 13 orthoptists working closely with four paediatric ophthalmologists - two with an ocular motility specialism, two neuro-ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists and a dedicated orthoptic reception and administration team.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be working in specialist paediatric, ocular motility, nystagmus and neuro-ophthalmology clinics, and providing orthoptic input to botulinum clinics for strabismus and adjustable suture procedures. There is also be the opportunity to train to deliver intra-vitreal injections for patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Audit and continuing professional development are encouraged in the department, and we have regular teaching sessions. We are a placement centre for orthoptic undergraduate students, and depending on your experience, you would be a clinical tutor.
State registered orthoptist
Some evening and weekend work may be required
Ability to drive and access to a car would be an advantage
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients first
- Working together
- Always Improving
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- General IT skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Working under pressure
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- BSc/Diploma in Orthoptics
- Registration with HCPC
- Skills and experience in clinical orthoptics
- Experience of clinical teaching
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Completed training medicines exemptions for orthoptists
- Skills and experience in specialised orthoptic clinics
- Experience of supervising orthoptic undergraduate students
- Experience in undertaking clinical audit
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Megan Evans
- Job title
- Deputy Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 023 8120 4790
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