Video Content Guidelines
Your video should:
- Show a typical day as an orthoptics student — this can include:
- University lectures or lab sessions
- Clinical placements in hospital or eye clinics
- Study time or revision
- Commuting/travelling between campus and placement
- Interacting with classmates (with permissions)
- Reflections on what you enjoy about the course
- Highlight the balance between academic and clinical learning
- Be creative and authentic — use voiceovers, captions, music, or text overlays
- Be suitable for social media (Instagram or YouTube Shorts format)
- Be positive, informative, and engaging for viewers who may be considering orthoptics
Video Specifications
- Length: 60–180 seconds
- Format: Vertical (preferred)
- Resolution: Minimum 720p
Consent & Privacy Rules
VERY IMPORTANT — if filming in a clinical environment:
- NO patients or patient identifiable data (e.g., screens, documents, name tags) are to be filmed.
- If unsure, blur or crop footage.
- Please check with your lead clinical tutor before filming ANYTHING which identifies a hospital/ NHS Foundation Trust
If filming classmates, lecturers, or staff, always get their verbal or written permission.
What Not to Include
- Any footage that breaches NHS confidentiality or GDPR
- Inappropriate music or language
- Offensive, discriminatory, or unprofessional behavior
- Overly edited or unrealistic portrayals — keep it genuine!
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on:
- Authenticity – does it reflect a real student experience?
- Creativity – how engaging is the storytelling?
- Clarity – is the video well-paced, clear, and understandable?
- Impact – would this inspire someone to consider studying orthoptics?
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline: Midnight Sunday 22nd February
- Winners Announced: w/c 2nd March
How to Submit
- Upload your video to your Instagram account with the title ‘Day in the Life of an Orthoptic Student’
- Tag @BIOS_Orthoptics and #NCW2026
By sharing your video on your own social media, you help increase its reach among fellow students, raise awareness of Orthoptics as a career, and inspire others to consider this rewarding profession.
Social Media Sharing
By tagging your video with @BIOS_Orthoptics and #NCW2026, you agree to allow the British and Irish Orthoptic Society to share your content on official social media channels, with credit to you. Please be aware that the winners will be required to send BIOS a copy of the video to ensure the sustainability of dissemination.
