Orthoptist - Band 5
| Posting date: | 12 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 November 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN2 5QY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9357-25-0707 |
Summary
To work as an autonomous practitioner, legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the investigation, diagnosis and management of Orthoptic patients To prioritise own clinical workload and keep accurate contemporaneous records Support the development of Orthoptic service Use all equipment safely and without risk to patients To liaise with other health care professionals and others when required Directly involved in the teaching of other health professionals in aspects of orthoptic investigation practical and theory Continued Professional Development To work within Professional Guidelines Maintain registration with the Health Professions Council and abide by their rules and regulations Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies and procedures To be involved in Orthoptic service development and promoting the profession To undergo further training as required. United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, both as service users and visitors to Trust premises. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder, in conjunction with their line manager, will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the safeguarding policies of the Trust.