Orthoptist - NWAFT | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Peterborough, PE3 9GZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Technicians & Nurses in a busy but supportive department.

The main base will be at Peterborough, with some clinics at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. Should a newly qualified Orthoptist be appointed, a period of preceptorship will be undertaken supported by departmental mentors and a well established Trust Preceptorship programme.

Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, motivated & be keen to work hard in a busy and friendly environment.

The Orthoptic Department is actively engaged with developing the role of the Orthoptist within the Hospital Eye Service, developing Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Medical Retina and Corneal services and progression opportunities are available for the right, enthusiastic candidate.

Duties will primarily be Orthoptic Clinics, with some additional diagnostic duties required periodically. Staff are fully supported in development with Newly Qualified Orthoptists supported by a dedicated Orthoptist.

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.

For more detailed information regarding the responsibilities please refer to the attached Job Description and Person specification

This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026

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