The orthoptic team at Southampton Eye Unit have a vacancy for a full-time band 6 orthoptist. Applications from student orthoptists qualifying this summer would be considered but would be appointed at band 5 for the first year. 

We provide a wide variety of clinical orthoptics and the opportunity to develop into extended roles. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team of 13 orthoptists working closely with four paediatric ophthalmologists - two with an ocular motility specialism, two neuro-ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists and a dedicated orthoptic reception and administration team. 

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.