Head of Orthoptic Services | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, CV2 2DX |
| Company: | UHCW NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7844493/218-AHP-B8B-7844493 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced orthoptist with established clinical and leadership experience to provide, manage and maintain an efficient Orthoptics service within the Ophthalmology department at UHCW.
The post will ideally suit someone who is driven, ambitious and takes pride in delivering exceptional care to patients through the establishment of efficient and effective services.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside and lead an exceptional group of orthoptists to help foster and prioritise a supportive culture within the team which also promotes continuous learning and innovation.
The role will involve working collaboratively with the Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology and the Group manager for Ophthalmology, Orthoptists and technicians in order to deliver a comprehensive Orthoptic service, at Clinical and Training level, to the highest standard of quality and care, whilst still maintaining the allocated resources.
Candidates should be a registered Orthoptists with the HCPC and demonstrate study at Masters Level or equivalent experience
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
• To assist in the Professional leadership and responsibility for the management, supervision, and administration of all orthoptic services ensuring the maintenance of the highest possible standards of care.
• Support the ongoing development of in the orthoptics service ensuring patient safety is met.
• To work closely with the Group Manager and the Clinical Service Lead for Ophthalmology with regards to strategic re-design to ensure local patient access targets are achieved and maintained.
• Responsible for developing, delivering, and maintaining protocols to ensure best clinical practice for the Orthoptic Service.
• To undertake prospective and retrospective multi-disciplinary clinical audits to ensure that e services provided attains agreed standards of patient care and is effective in its delivery.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
• To work as an autonomous independent practitioner undertaking the responsibility for the management of patients presenting in Core orthoptics services. This includes orthoptics clinics, support to paediatric clinics, adult motility clinics, school screening programme, neuro-ophthalmology clinics and EERS.
• Promote best practice throughout the orthoptics service and provide expert advice to Orthoptists, Medical staff, and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex cases.
• To work closely with the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmic Services UHCW to deliver and oversee a comprehensive range of core orthoptic services and develop advanced extended roles relevant to the orthoptist skillset and departmental service needs whilst maintaining the highest quality of care.
• Responsibility for overseeing training for and to undertake specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise.
• Responsible for undertaking diagnostic services like biometry service, Optos, OCT etc.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Mar 2026