Orthoptist

Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Orthoptist to join our highly skilled, friendly and supportive team of Orthoptists, Optometrists and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs). This is an exciting opportunity for an Orthoptist who is keen to develop their clinical skills and broaden their experience within a varied and dynamic ophthalmology service. We are looking for a proactive and committed individual who enjoys learning, working collaboratively and contributing to the ongoing development of the service. The successful candidate will have a varied job plan, with opportunities to gain experience across a broad range of specialist areas, including orthoptics, adult ocular motility, stroke, trauma and neuro-ophthalmology. The post holder will also be an integral member of our team delivering the intravitreal injection service. Alongside clinical responsibilities, the post holder will contribute to teaching, supervision and the development of clinical practice, supporting the education and development of colleagues and learners within the service. We offer a friendly and supportive working environment, with the chance to work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Main duties of the job To ensure high quality evidence based orthoptic care to diagnose, plan, implement and monitor treatment a high standard, efficient and effective orthoptic assessments and treatments for a range of paediatric and adult patients. To assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. Responsibilities will also involve working in specialist clinics including intravitreal injections, stroke, trauma. Communicate appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To teach and develop undergraduate orthoptic students and ophthalmic colleagues. To undertake an evidence-based projects to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To be an effective and collaborative team member, working reliably and flexibly being commited. About us The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff. Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. Details Date posted 22 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum including HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-DivisionC-8212291 Job locations King's College Hospital Denmark Hill London SE5 9RS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To be involved in the following highly specialist clinics: Orthoptic. Paediatric. Ocular motility, strabismus and botulinum toxin. Neuro-ophthalmology. To deliver extended roles: Intra vitreal injections. Stroke. Trauma. Work as an autonomous practitioner in a single-handed capacity, with support from others. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including management of clinical risk, knowledge of indications and precautions in line with national and trust clinical guidelines, protocols and pathways where they exist. To receive referrals, undertake assessment, conclude a diagnosis and independently plan individual treatment plans for patients (orthoptic, ophthalmic, optical and surgical) dependant on orthoptic diagnosis, using clinical reasoning and specialist skills and patient education. To be responsible for the prioritising appropriate onward referral of patients. To provide advice and support to patients and relatives regarding visual problems. To assess patients pre-operatively