Orthoptist Stroke Lead

2 weeks ago


Blackpool, Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Advanced Orthoptist Stroke Lead - Band 7

The trust employs 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, including one Consultant specialising in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Motility.


The post-holder will deliver and develop Orthoptic Stroke services on the new HASU (Hyperacute Stroke Unit) ward and in an Out-patient setting as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The Orthoptic department contributes to teaching and clinical audit.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Orthoptists who are seeking a position in a friendly and progressive department.


To provide high quality and comprehensive Orthoptic services for the Trust within the Ophthalmology (Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres) and Integrated Medicine and Patient Flow Directorates and provide the service/ support to other directorates as requested.


Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool.

With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care.

We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.


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