Specialist Orthoptist - Complex Ocular Motility

Job summary Are you anOrthoptistlooking for a challenging complex ocular motilitycaseload? Do you have a passion forworking not only in the out-patient environment but also within a theatre setting? Would you liketo work within apurpose builteye unit in one of the largestTrusts in theNorth West? If the answer isYESto theabovethen we have the perfect job foryou! We are looking to recruit a Specialist Orthoptist for a period of up to 12 months to cover maternity leave with a focus on a complex ocular motilitycaseload. Youwillsupport our squint consultants both in the out-patient clinics and squint theatre within this caseload, as well as undertaking variousadditional orthoptic hospital and community clinics and the opportunity to be involved in orthoptic teaching of which the whole team participatein. This is an amazing opportunity for anOrthoptist withexperience of an adult caseloadto join ourwell-establishedteam to providenot onlyan excellent standard of care to all patientsbut todevelopthemselves withina complex ocular motilityroletoo. Main duties of the job Responsible for providing specialised Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner within hospitals and community outreach clinics,accepting direct referral of patients of all ages who have a wide spectrum of ocular motility disorders and visual problems. To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptist, being responsible for the instigation of follow-up care and/or onward referral to the sub-speciality Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists as appropriate. To be regularly involved in the assessment, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility disorders by undertaking the joint Consultant Adult Squint/Botox clinics and working with the Head Orthoptist in supporting the organisation of the squint botox clinic, squint pre and post-op clinics, contributing to squint MDT and undertaking the role of 1st assist for squint surgery. To be involved in the clinical teaching ofundergraduate Orthoptists,pre-registration Optometrists, medicalstudentsand other healthcare learners/professionals asrequired. About us Theorthopticdepartmentisbased at Royal Preston Hospitalwithadditionalcommunity clinicsandourOphthalmology Unit at Chorley District General Hospitalwhichopened inDecember2021. Our new unit has been designed to not only give the patient and their relatives/carers the best experience but also our team too; with individual 6m Orthoptic rooms fully equipped even with a window for those far distance cover tests wehope wehave thought of everything. Wearealargedepartment who work closely with our eyecolleaguesstriving to provide excellent care with compassion; if youmanageyourtime well and work well withinadynamicteamthen this is the place for you. We are always looking for ways to further develop ourselves and theteamplus looking to see what we could do differently and in fact better. This is why we actively encourage and supportCPD, audit and researchand havementorshipin place for this role. It'shard to fit everything we do in to one advert so if you would like to know about the roleand the teamthen we would genuinely love to hear from you-call my fabulous team on 01772 522417 or email me claire.critchley@lthtr.nhs.ukto arrange a call Details Date posted 19 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum. pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Job share Reference number 438-PB4876 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Sharoe Green Lane Preston PR2 9HT United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Assessespatientswithcomplex ocular motility diagnoseswithin the giventimeframesfor testing. Formulates management plans for these patients in communication with the Squint Consultants and Head Orthoptist. Undertakes the role of 1st Assist for squint surgery for both adult and paediatric squint surgery. Assists the surgeon in post-operative adjustable suture technique and Botox clinics requiring accurate measurements to ensure good ocular alignment whilst the patient is under local anaesthetic. Presents pre-operative squint surgery findings to the squint MDT and collates an MDT summary report, organises relevant post-operative follow-up and/or any additional tests required prior to squint surgery. Clearly communicates to the patient, carers and MDT such findings as reduced vision, restricted ocular motility, and other limiting factors such as potential for post-operative diplopia. Independently assess, plans, implements and monitors individual orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for each patient using clinical experience, knowledge and evidence-based practice, selects appropriate assessment techniques relevant to each individual patient based on clinical experience and by using clinical reasoning. Records clinical findings, management plans and other relevant information within the patients notes and formulate letters to summar