Job summary About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Orthoptist (or an aspiring one) to join the Frimley Health Foundation Trust. The role is based in the Frimley Park Eye Treatment Centre, where you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality ophthalmology services to a diverse patient population. You will be responsible for holding your own clinics and have the chance to expand your expertise by developing and delivering extended roles in areas such as:? Glaucoma management? Intravitreal therapy (IVT)? Stroke rehabilitation? Paediatric refraction? Low vision aid assessments? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening? Special school orthoptic clinics About the Team & Department: You will be joining a large, multidisciplinary team, including: Ophthalmologists Optometrists Ophthalmic Nurses Nurse Practitioners Ophthalmic Assistants and Care Assistant Collaboration with other specialities such as Neurology, Endocrinology, and Elderly Care is also an integral part of the role. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Orthoptist looking to advance their career while working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Main duties of the job DIMENSIONS OF JOB: The post will be based at Frimley Park Hospital, although the post-holder will be expected to work at any of the hospitals where eye services are provided by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. A car is therefore essential. To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner across all Frimley Health sites. To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic Department. Works as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team. To contribute to a comprehensive quality Orthoptic assessment service for patients referred to the Orthoptic Department. To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, formulation and conduction of treatment programmes for a full range of Orthoptic cases both in- and out-patients. To undertake the lead role for our Low Visual Aid Service, by contributing to a comprehensive quality service for the patients referred to the service. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum INCL HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-JLM387 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department from various departments, including paediatrics, accident and emergency, maxillo-facial department, endocrinology and neurology. To formulate relevant discharge plans and onward referral. This patient group comprises all cases of ocular motility defects and amblyopia. (reduced vision with no pathological cause), complex congenital and acquired cases, including neurological abnormalities, genetic disorders and associated ocular abnormalities. To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the evaluation of visual acuity in referrals from the specialist services. This includes infants with strabismus (squint) and amblyopia, congenital or developmental abnormalities, genetic referral, adult illiterates, children and adults with significant learning difficulties as well as acute ocular motility defects in both children and adults. To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice under minimal supervision. There is the option to patriciate in extended roles such as Low Visual Aid clinics, Stable glaucoma clinics, Glaucoma Assessment clinics, IOP and Compliance clinics and Pre-Op cataract assessment including biometry Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department from various departments, including paediatrics, accident and emergency, maxillo-facial department, endocrinology and neurology. To formulate relevant discharge plans and onward referral. This patient group comprises all cases of ocular motility defects and amblyopia. (reduced vision with no pathological cause), complex congenital and acquired cases, including neurological abnormalities, genetic disorders and associated ocular abnormalities. To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the evaluation of visual acuity in referrals from the specialist services. This includes infants with strabismus (squint) and amblyopia, congenital or developmental abnormalities, genetic referral, adult illiterates, children and adults with significant learning difficulties as well as acute ocular motility defects in both children and adults. To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice under minimal supervision. There is the option to patriciate in extended roles such as Low Visual Aid clinics, Stable glaucoma clinics, Glaucoma Assessment clinics, IOP and Compliance clinics and Pre-Op cataract assessment including biometry Person Specification Qualification Essential Diploma or Degree of British Orthoptics Registration with Health Professional Council Desirable Management qualification or working towards Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills Good leadership skills Team worker Good time management and organisational skills Computer literate and able to utilise programmes like word and excel Desirable Clinical Teaching qualification Experience in orthoptic extended roles Specail Requirements Essential Car Driver Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provisions Clinical teaching experience Evidence of on-going training and development Desirable Keen for professional development Person Specification Qualification Essential Diploma or Degree of British Orthoptics Registration with Health Professional Council Desirable Management qualification or working towards Skills and Knowledge Essential Excellent communication skills Good leadership skills Team worker Good time management and organisational skills Computer literate and able to utilise programmes like word and excel Desirable Clinical Teaching qualification Experience in orthoptic extended roles Specail Requirements Essential Car Driver Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provisions Clinical teaching experience Evidence of on-going training and development Desirable Keen for professional development 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. 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. 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Portsmouth Road Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)