Orthoptist | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

This post is for a band 5 maternity leave cover for 12 months.

We are seeking a motivated and enthausiaic Band 5 Orthoptist to join our friendly and supportive team . This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early career orthoptist to develop clinical skills within a dynamic NHS setting.

You will undertake assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of ocular motility disorders, including strabismus, amblyopia and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. You will work alongside an experienced team with opportunities to develop skills within specialist services including, craniofacial, Stroke, neurorehabilitation and SEND.

Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients within core orthoptic clinics.

Deliver high quality care for both paediatric and adult patients

work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists, optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians and other multidisciplinary teams.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards

Contribute to service improvement and clinical audit.

There will be the opportunity to work independently within the community setting.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

a) To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the comprehensive orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new and follow-up patients. This patient group comprises all cases of concomitant and incomitant strabismus, and amblyopia, including complex cases requiring specialist knowledge and a requirement to act when they show new or change to existing clinical signs.

b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in

referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatric referrals.

c) To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic

treatment for patients of all ages using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice, gaining appropriate consent and for appropriately following up patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance with Trust and departmental policies.

d)To work where necessary with interpreters, relatives, and support workers to achieve patient comprehension.

e) To fully communicate the results of assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and specific treatment plans to patients, parents or guardians.

f)To discuss results of assessments and management plans with medical and other colleagues as required, providing an integrated approach to patient care.

g)To provide clear documentation of patient’s records in line with Trust policies.

h) To participate or assist with administrative and managerial duties delegated by the Head or Deputy Head Orthoptist.

i)To undertake data collection as required for audit purposes and the management of the service.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

.To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust.

· To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional

development within agreed timescales.

· To participate fully in the value based appraisal process and undertake Continuing Professional Development

· To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust to meet its statutory requirements.

· To be aware of the Trust’s emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident. · This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.

This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Nov 2026

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