Job category: Orthoptist

Trust: University Hospital Galway

Band/Salary: €45,541 – €65,068

Employment Type: Full time Temporary

Working hours: TBC

Closing date: 08/10/2026 at 10am

Job Description:

• Undertake comprehensive orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients, both paediatric and adults referred to the Ophthalmology Department at GUH and PCCC eye clinics.

• Assess and manage patients, both paediatric and adult with a range of ocular motility, binocular vision and visual development disorders, including paediatric and adult patients.

• Perform relevant orthoptic investigations and interpret findings to support clinical diagnosis and management.

• Apply a high level of clinical judgement to the findings, to independently and in conjunction with the Ophthalmologists, reach a diagnosis of eye movement disorders found.

• Provide appropriate treatment, advice, education and follow-up, in accordance with departmental protocols and professional standards.

• Work autonomously and with Consultant Ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat patients with strabismus and amblyopia.

• Formulate treatment plans for both paediatric and adult patients, taking account of the clinical findings and using a wide range of treatment skills. Take responsibility for formulating and initiating such plans, including taking decisions on the therapy regimes for children with poor sight and adults with double vision.

• Undertake pre-operative and post-operative measurements of eye movement disorders and discuss surgical options with the Consultant Ophthalmologist. Identify post-operative risks.

• Liaise closely with ophthalmologists, optometrists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure co-ordinated patient care.

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential clinical records and contribute to effective patient communication and care pathways.

• Participate in departmental clinics, service development, audit, quality improvement and continuing professional development.

• Contribute to the efficient and safe operation of the Orthoptic Service and undertake other appropriate duties as required by the Senior Orthoptist/departmental management etc.

• Assist the Senior Orthoptist.

• Carry out visual fields using both the Humphrey, Matrix and Goldmann visual field machines.

• Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients using A-scan biometry.

• Undertake Ophthalmic imaging, including OCT, OCTA, FFA, Pentacam and any additional equipment that may be purchased for the running of a service.

• Undertake any reasonable professional and administrative duties agreed with the Senior Orthoptist/other.

• Attend departmental teaching delivered by Consultant Ophthalmologists.

• Undertake/participate in departmental audits and research, as directed by the Consultant Ophthalmologists and/or Senior Orthoptist.

• Be fully responsible for case note recording to a highly detailed, legible standard.

• Be responsible for following a personal development plan agreed with the Senior Orthoptist and maintaining a CPD file.

• Participate in the clinical tuition of Orthoptic and/or medical students.

• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and professions.

• Maintain confidentiality of information, regarding patients, employees or any business relating to the HSE.

Further information can be found here or contact Elizabeth McElnea at elizabethm.mcelnea@hse.ie

Trust: HSE Dublin & South East

Band/Salary: €65,197 – €76,767

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: 12/10/2026 at 12:00pm

Job description:

An integrated care ophthalmology service for adults and children has been developed in IHA Dublin South and Wicklow in line with the recommendations outlined in the Primary Care Eye Services Review Group Report. The team is currently based in Dun Laoghaire Primary Care Centre in Dublin with paediatric satellite clinics in Churchtown and Wicklow Primary care Centres. The service is integrated with the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH).

The Orthoptist will work as part of the established multidisciplinary Primary Care Eye Team (PCET) which currently includes a Consultant Ophthalmologist, clinical optometrists, an orthoptist and an ophthalmic technician.

For further details please click here

Trust: NHS Fife

Band/Salary: Band 6 – £43,231 – £52,679

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Closing date: 22/09/2026

Job description:

We are looking for a specialist orthoptist to join the orthoptic team in NHS Fife. The orthoptic team delivers services to a wide range of paediatric and adult patients working autonomously within an orthoptic caseload and in partnership with medical teams including Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, Stroke teams and Neurology.

We also provide visual screening to an annual population of 4,500 children. A certain amount of travel between sites will be necessary as the department operates across two hospital sites as well as providing a community orthoptic service.

This post would suit an orthoptist with experience as there are elements of lone working as part of the role. Opportunities to be involved in practice based learning as part of our commitment to undergraduate orthoptics programmes, as well as teaching of hospital staff/pre reg. optometrists are available. Research/audit activity is actively encouraged with regular in-service training within the department.

We work closely with community optometrists and visual impairment services in the local area. Candidates must hold a diploma/degree in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Fife is situated within a commutable distance from Edinburgh and the central belt of Scotland.

Please contact Jennifer Skillen for more information at: jennifer.skillen@nhs.scot

Trust: NHS Borders

Band/Salary: Band 6 (Annex 21) – £43,231-£52,679

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 36 hours per week (RWW applied)

Closing date: 28/09/2026

Job description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Orthoptist, with a special interest in glaucoma, to join our friendly and supportive team at the Borders Eye Centre, Melrose. The orthoptic team comprises 2.8WTE, and the successful candidate will work alongside our multidisciplinary team including ophthalmologists, nurses, technicians, healthcare assistants, eye clinic liaison officer and administrative staff.

We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who will assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred in to the orthoptic service using evidence-based practice. Your role will involve adult and paediatric motility patients, including patients referred from A + E, maxillofacial and neurology departments. You will be involved in the Pre-School Vision Screening programme. This post would be of interest to a candidate keen to deliver glaucoma subspeciality clinics. Training and support will be provided to help you develop the necessary clinical skills and confidence to deliver these services effectively.

As we are a teaching department, your role would involve providing practice-based learning to undergraduate orthoptic students, and other professionals as required.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified Orthoptists and are committed to supporting your career growth. All newly qualified Orthoptists will be required to complete the NHS Flying Start and BIOS Preceptorship programmes. You will need to meet the requirements of the programme within your first year of practice and full support will be given to you for this. You will progress to a Band 6 after completion of the Preceptorship programmes and having evidence of upholding the professional standards and competencies as set out by BIOS and HCPC.

The post will be based in the Borders General Hospital but will include travel to outreach clinics.

** Please note, in the case of a newly qualified practitioner the Annex 21 applies **

For trainees covered by Annex 21, where the period of training lasts for between 1 and 4 years, pay will be adjusted as follows:

(i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate

(ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate

(iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate

(iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.

For further information please contact Dr Joanne Forster – telephone 01896 826771, email jo.forster@nhs.scot

www.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, job reference number 256908

Trust: Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Band/Salary: Band 7 – £49,387 – £56,515

Employment Type: Permanent

Working hours: 37.5 hours over 4 days for full-time staff, but part-time applicants will be considered

Closing date: 17th August 2026

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Highly Specialist Glaucoma Orthoptist to join our innovative and supportive Orthoptic team. This role combines specialist orthoptic practice with a key role in our orthoptic-led glaucoma monitoring service, offering opportunities to develop advanced clinical, leadership, teaching and service development skills.

The successful candidate will work alongside Orthoptists, Ophthalmologists, Nurses and Orthoptic Assistants, supporting glaucoma and core orthoptic services, service improvement initiatives, and the education of students, apprentices and junior staff.

We welcome applications from experienced Orthoptists with an interest in glaucoma care and career development. A Band 6 developmental pathway may be considered for suitable candidates. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

For further information: Susan Thorne, Head Orthoptist, susanthorne@nhs.net or 01271 322469.

Please see NHS Jobs for full details and application information here

Trust: Galway Community Healthcare

Band/Salary: €45,514 – €65,068 pro rata

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 14 hours permanent HSE contract

Closing date: Thursday 27th August 2026 at 10:00am

Job description: 

• Relocation allowance available
• Operate within the Scope of Practice of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and Irish Association of Orthoptist’s (IAO) and register with CORU when applicable.
• Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
• Undertake Orthoptic assessment of appropriate cases referred to the Ophthalmologists / eye clinic, selecting appropriate tests and applying a high level of clinical judgement to the findings.
• Test visual fields in patients using both the Humphrey and Goldmann visual field machines.
• Independently and in conjunction with the Community Ophthalmic Physician and / or Consultant Ophthalmologist, reach a diagnosis of eye movement disorders.
• Formulate treatment plans for child and / or adult patients, taking full account of the clinical findings and using a wide range of treatment skills. Where requested by the Community Ophthalmic Physician and / or Consultant Ophthalmologist, take responsibility for formulating and initiating treatment plans, including taking decisions on the therapy regimes for children and / or adults.
• Undertake pre-operative and post-operative measurements of eye movement disorders and discuss surgical options with the consultant. Identify post-operative risks, and discuss this with the patients (parents / carers).
• Undertake Ophthalmic Imaging, (including OCT, FFA, HRT, Orbscan) when appropriate and advised to do so by the Community Ophthalmic Physician and / or Consultant Ophthalmologist.
• Undertake assessment of Diabetic Retinopathy patients using OCT, FFA etc.
• Undertake pre-assessment of cataract patients using a scan biometry.
• Undertake monitoring of ARMD patients.
• Work autonomously and with individual Ophthalmic Physicians / Consultants to diagnose and treat patients with Strabismus and Amblyopia.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines and professions.
• Be fully responsible for case note recording to a high detailed legible standard.

Contact Dr Geraldine Comer geraldinem.comer@hse.ie or Business Manager ita.kelly1@hse.ie

Trust: Galway University Hospitals, HSE West & North Region

Band/Salary: The salary scale for the post as at 01/06/2026 is:
€65,197 – €66,587 – €68,021 – €69,442 – €70,864 – €72,358 – €73,935 –  €75,506 – €76,767

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date: 05/08/2026 at 10:00am (via Rezoomo only)

Job description:

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries specific to the role.

Elizabeth McElnea, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon.

Email – ElizabethM.Mcelnea@hse.ie

Location of Post:

Ophthalmology Department, Galway University Hospitals

There is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Galway University Hospitals.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Galway University Hospitals from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Application details:

https://www.rezoomo.com/job/100587/

Post Specific Related Information:

• Post qualification experience in assessing children with complex needs
• Post qualification experience in assessing children/adults with (complex) motility issues
• Experience in managing staff

Trust: Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland

Band/Salary: Band 6, £38,682 – £46,580

Employment Type: Temporary

Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: 02/06/2026 at 4:00pm

For further information and to apply please click here.