Orthoptist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum or per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7839738/188-CL220226 |
Summary
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We have a vacancy for an orthoptist to join our friendly team. Newly qualified applicants would be considered, but would be appointed at band 5 for the first year.
You will be working with 13 orthoptists, 4 consultant paediatric ophthalmologists, including 2 with a specialism in ocular motility, 2 neuro-ophthalmologists, 2 vision scientists and 3 paediatric optometrists.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHSwe’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
You will be involved in a range of orthoptic clinics including specialist tertiary referral paediatric, ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmology clinics, and providing support to the eye emergency department.
We are a placement centre for undergraduate orthoptic students, and you will supervise students in clinic.
You will have opportunities for involvement in teaching, audit, and research. There is the option to train to deliver intra-vitreal injections for age-related macular degeneration.
This advert closes on Friday 13 Mar 2026