Specialist Orthoptist

We are pleased to offer an exciting developmental post for a band5 through to a band 6 Orthoptist to join our small but dynamic Orthoptic department. Full preceptorship and mentoring will be provided as required with a view to progression to band 6 after one year.

The successful applicant will provide care at 3 hospitals; The Western Eye Hospital (Marylebone), St Marys Hospital (Paddington) and Charing Cross Hospital (Hammersmith), therefore willingness to work cross sites is essential.

The successful applicant will work as part of the team receiving direct referrals from a dedicated Ophthalmic A+E at the Western Eye Hospital, GPs, neurologists, endocrinologists and paediatricians; school nurses, and health visitor referrals. We also have a stroke service based at Charing Cross Hospital, and an orthoptic-led Low Vision clinic.

We host placements for orthoptic students from all four University sites throughout the year, and are heavily involved in interdepartmental teaching.

All AHP and Nursing staff at the Western Eye Hospital are involved in the newly-developed Ophthalmic Practitioner Training (OPT), so you will be able to work on your skills to further yourself in an extended role.

You will be encouraged to participate in clinical governance and audit activities within the team

To work within the Orthoptic team, operating as an autonomous practitioner to diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic, Low Vision, and visual fields service.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.