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Specialist OrthoptistStockport NHS Foundation Trust • Stockport, United Kingdom
Specialist Orthoptist

Specialist Orthoptist

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust • Stockport, United Kingdom
11 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of orthoptic patients in line with Health Care Proficiency Standards (HCPC). The Orthoptist has a fundamental role in service delivery, working autonomously in the diagnosis and management of complex adult and paediatric orthoptic cases.

The Orthoptist will be competent to plan and perform a range of highly complex investigations including assessment of visual impairments, assessment of binocular function, assessment of ocular motility and double vision and to conclude a diagnosis and cause for defect. These include assessments and measurements of squint, eye movements and visual acuity.

The Orthoptist will be competent to devise management plans of the conditions and provide treatment plans. To inform patients / carers of continued home therapies. To review management of the treatments according to clinical need and alter if required following detailed assessments of the patient.

Main duties of the job
  • To provide a high quality Orthoptic service for all patients referred to the hospital service in Stockport and High Peak and work autonomously in the diagnosis and management of complex adult and paediatric cases.
  • To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality patient care.
  • To work autonomously in the community clinics and schools in Stockport and North Derbyshire. This involves work without supervision in providing a diagnosis, management and treatment of patients referred in both Trusts.
  • To undertake a specialist role within the department
  • Top show leadership skills in line with a Band 6 post
  • To take direct referrals, prioritise and judge requirements for onward referral. May be first point of contact for patients and is totally responsible for patient management.
  • To determine the clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans
  • To work effectively as part of a team
  • To undertake some of the clerical and administrative duties involved in the running of the hospital orthoptic departments at Stepping Hill Hospital and the Cavendish Hospital, and in community clinics and schools.

About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:
  • Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union - for local financial advice

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 362-AHP6OPHTH-07-26
Job locations: Orthoptic department, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS FT, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See Persons Specification attached.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of orthoptic patients in line with Health Care Proficiency Standards (HCPC). The Orthoptist has a fundamental role in service delivery, working autonomously in the diagnosis and management of complex adult and paediatric orthoptic cases.

Person Specification
HCPC registered
Essential
  • Evidence of registration

Desirable
  • Evidence of Registration

Registration
Essential
  • HCPC Registration
  • Diploma / Degree in Orthoptics
  • Post qualification experience
  • Excellent communication skills

Desirable
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Evidence of audit experience
  • Experience of clinical teaching

Experience
Essential
  • Post qualification experience

Desirable
  • synoptophore experience
  • Audit

Personal qualities
Essential
  • Motivated & Flexible

Desirable
  • Evidence of motivation - clinically

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Orthoptic department, Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS FT, Poplar Grove, Stockport, SK2 7JE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head Orthoptist, Fiona Bush
Email: Fiona.Bush@stockport.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01614195305
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