Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Orthoptist
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 318-26-T0068
- Cyflogwr
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Tref
- Glouceser
- Cyflog
- £31,049 - £37,796 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 12/02/2026 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 26/02/2026
Teitl cyflogwr
Orthoptist, Band 5
Band 5
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthoptist to join the team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at Cheltenham General and Gloucester Royal Hospitals.
The successful candidate will be an integral member of our friendly and progressive department consisting of 11 Orthoptists. An ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and a flexible approach is essential.
The successful candidate will work in a variety of clinics including paediatric ophthalmology and complex ocular motility. The department has a large stroke service and provides JIA Uveitis screening, secondary vision screening clinics, adnexal and neuro-ophthalmology. The unit has a busy Eye Casualty department supported by Orthoptists.
The proposed interview date is: 26th February
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To provide input in to the cross-section of the full range of orthoptic services across the county.
- To support the work of the Optometry Technicians, offering clinical advice, when appropriate.
- Give support to the Optometry Technicians when testing challenging patients and patients with communication difficulties.
- To prioritise referral letters coming from, GPs, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Stroke Physicians and other health professionals referring patients for an Orthoptic opinion
- To undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues.
- To deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc, that arise during the working day and to liaise with the senior Orthoptists to take the appropriate action and to organise Orthoptic appointments when requested.
- To check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to the manager in a timely manner.
- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, medical photographers, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.
- To plan and prioritise own workload.
- To participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended.
- To be involved in departmental audit and research.
- To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The team participate in extended role clinics involving stroke, special educational needs and adnexa and Orthoptists carry out intravitreal injections for the Medical Retina service.
The trust employs 15 Consultants including one Consultant specialising in paediatric ophthalmology and adult ocular motility.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
The successfully appointed candidate will deliver a wide range of core orthoptic clinics across two acute units; Gloucester Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals.
The post-holder will work within a friendly, progressive and supportive department and will work closely alongside optometry, nursing, clerical and medical colleagues. The Ophthalmology unit within Gloucestershire Hospitals is recognised nationally as being at the forefront of Ophthalmology within the UK. The unit is also highly regarded for clinical training and research.
There will be the opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake a supported preceptorship programme. The department offers training and development opportunities and job planning to ringfence time for this.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Professional qualification in Orthoptics
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
- To demonstrate evidence-based practice
- To demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints
Meini prawf dymunol
- BIOS registration
- BSc or BMedSci Orthoptics degree 2(1) or above
- Experience of paid or voluntary work relating to caring or healthcare services
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Estelle Edwards
- Teitl y swydd
- Professional Lead for Orthoptics
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 422 3190
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