234026 Specialist Orthoptist

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

NHS Lothian

Orthoptic Service

Part-time permanent Specialist Orthoptist Band 6 0.4 WTE (14.8 hours/2 days per week)

A part time specialist orthoptist vacancy has arisen within our team of orthoptists and orthoptic support workers.

The post will mainly be based within 2 acute hospital settings in Edinburgh where the service handles a varied caseload of paediatric and adult motility.

Clinical duties include general orthoptic clinics and working alongside the wider ophthalmology team with Consultant Paediatric & Adult Strabismus/Neuro-Ophthalmologists, Hospital Optometrists and Community Paediatricians.

The department has a commitment to clinical teaching of undergraduate students including orthoptic and medical students. Prior experience of practice education of undergraduate students would be desirable.

The department actively participates in CPD and audit.

A diploma/degree in Orthoptics with current HCPC registration and a wide range of orthoptic practice with good clinical knowledge and excellent communication skills essential.

For further information please contact the Orthoptic department on or email who will arrange a discussion with Vicky Laidlaw, Head Orthoptist

Please note: as this post is part time, the salary will be pro-rata.