Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Technicians and Orthoptic Assistants.

You will have a varied and interesting workload with the opportunity to work alongside ophthalmologists who are experts in their field including paediatric-ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists and more!  Addenbrooke’s is a tertiary referral centre and the department supports the development of extended roles.  You will have the opportunity to be involved in audit, weekly teaching sessions, regional teaching days and possibly research.  Preceptorship will be provided.

Applications from newly-qualified orthoptists and those in their final year of study very welcome.  Please contact us if you would like to visit the department.  Welcome subsidy provided to the successful candidate.

*Further opportunities for progression and promotion within the department likely.*

Main duties of the job

•    Providing timely Orthoptic and visual field services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and off site Clinics, as required by the Head Orthoptist or their Deputy. 
•    Participating in the supervision and clinical instruction.
•    Contribute to departmental teaching, research and audit.

Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.