Job summary
- Main area
- Eye Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 284-26-7947593-DSNH
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 26/06/2026
Employer heading
Orthoptist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Flexible working:
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
One full time Band 5 Orthoptist job opportunity has arisen. Our patient cohort encompasses large numbers of difficult conditions which are often seen in specialist clinics including retinoblastoma, paediatric cataract, uveitis, glaucoma, neuroophthalmology, cilliopathy and rare diabetes, retinal, craniofacial, contact lens, inherited metabolic diseases. As a result we have embraced the extended diagnostic support role of the Orthoptist to include IOP pressure measurement, Fundus and digital photography, contact lens insertion and removal management and Orthoptic lead medical clinics.
Main duties of the job
Depending on experience, you will be expected to participate in general Orthoptic, Refraction, and Medic clinics. You will be involved in the diagnostic support role and you will also have the opportunity to be involved in the departments training of pre- registration optometrists, medical students and other health professionals. We offer a preceptorship/mentorship package to the successful applicants tailored to their requirements.
CPD is actively promoted within the department and time is provided for administrative duties.
Newly qualified orthoptists/awaiting final qualification welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential criteria
- Diploma/ Degree in Orthoptics (BSc Hons/BMed Sci/DBO) or certified equivalent
- Registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
- BIOS membership
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of evidence based practice
- Commitment to delivering high quality care, developing clinical practice and motivated to acquire new skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience in OCT, fundus imaging, visual field testing and I-Care tonometer
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner and within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to formulate individualised management plans whilst taking into account the wider needs of specific patients
- Accountable for own professional actions
- To keep highly accurate contemporaneous patient records
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with a broad range paediatric patients with varying ages, ability and understanding
- To maintain professional standards within a multi disciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Participation in reflective practice and/or teaching sessions
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Effective organisation, planning and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible in a busy environment
- Ability to use own initiative, be selfdirecting, motivated and reliable
- Computer literate with IT skills in office programmes
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of patient administrative systems e.g. Lorenzo, Winscribe
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katerina Mappouras
- Job title
- Band 5 Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 9468
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