Highly Specialised Orthoptist | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7802111/259-7802111RLH |
Summary
The post-holder will lead on the orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service in conjunction with the Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist and Consultant Neurologist. This includes theIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) clinic. They will also lead on the Adults with learning disabilities (ALD) clinic.
The post holder will co-ordinate the orthoptic assessment and virtual review of orthoptic-led patients under the care of the neuro-ophthalmology service alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (such as neurology, endocrinology, AHP groups and so on).
As the lead for the ALD service, the postholder will coordinate multidisciplinary ophthalmology assessments. This will include working closely with optometrists and organising examinations under anaesthesia (EUA) in collaboration with the dental team.
The post-holder will be expected to produce regular audits, quality improvement projects and service evaluation for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology clinics (including IIH) and the ALD service.
As part of general Orthoptic duties the post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic, Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology services. The Orthoptic department is a highly specialised department that provides comprehensive, quality and specialised Orthoptic services as part of the multi-disciplinary Ophthalmology Team.
· To lead on the orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service in conjunction with the Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist and Consultant Neurologist. This includes theIdiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) clinic.
· Lead on the Adults with learning disabilities (ALD) clinic.
· Co-ordinate the orthoptic assessment and virtual review of orthoptic-led patients under the care of the neuro-ophthalmology service alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (such as neurology, endocrinology, AHP groups and so on).
· To produce regular audits, quality improvement projects and service evaluation for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology clinics (including IIH) and the ALD service
· Review guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service (including IIH) and ALD service, in conjunction with the lead consultants for those services.
· Work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage any patient referred to the Orthoptic Department.
· Participate in educational activities ran by and for the Orthoptic Department. This includes the teaching of pre-registration optometrists, medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professionals, in addition to the teaching of undergraduate orthoptic students.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Feb 2026