Specialist Orthoptist

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and committed Specialist Orthoptist ideally with experience in clinical teaching, vision processing disorders and stroke assessment to join our enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Science Practitioners, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, and nursing and administrative staff at UHDB.

The post holder will be expected to provide support for all aspects of the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Job Description as a Specialist Orthoptist, this would include supporting the clinical education of Orthoptic undergraduate students, supporting the Orthoptic clinical lead for Stroke in the assessment and management of in and out-patient stroke referrals, and developing your clinical skills in order to support the provision of the Visual Processing Disorder service.

The successful post holder will be required to work both singlehandedly and as part of a team at any of the UHDB locations.

Previous applicants need not apply

This is a part-time post only, therefore not suitable for newly qualified Orthoptists as previous experience is essential.