Job overview

We are looking for an innovative, self-motivated and enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our friendly and dynamic team. Our department consists of 14 Orthoptists and 8 Optometrists and we work closely with a large extended team.

The caseload is extremely varied and will include core Orthoptic clinics, adult motility and paediatric Ophthalmology clinics. We also have extended roles within, adult Neuro-Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, inpatient stroke service, and intra-vitreal injections for AMD.

We currently have 4 trainee ACPs working directly within Ophthalmology and are very supportive in developing ACP roles to support and develop a sustainable service for the future.

Consideration will be given to new graduates who would be employed on a Band 5/6 run through and we have a full preceptorship programme in place.

Main duties of the job

To take sole responsibility for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all patients referred from the GP, other Health Care Professionals, vision screening, local optometrists, max fax, paediatricians, urgent care, neurology, stroke and rehabilitation services.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.