Orthoptist / Optometrist Specialising in LVA’s
The closing date is 31 July 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Orthoptist or Optometrist with a keen interest in Low Vision Aids to join our dedicated team at the Frimley Park Eye Treatment Centre. This is an ideal role for someone passionate about delivering patient-centred care and eager to further develop their clinical expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
You will play a key role in our expanding Ophthalmology service, running your own Low Vision Aid clinics and contributing to the growth and innovation of the service. There will also be opportunities to undertake extended roles, including in areas such as Glaucoma, offering excellent career development potential.
You will join a large and dynamic multidisciplinary team comprising Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Assistants, and Care Assistants. We also work in close collaboration with colleagues in Neurology, Endocrinology, and Elderly Care, ensuring holistic, integrated care for our patients.
Our philosophy centres around providing accessible, effective services where they are most needed, and we are looking for a team member who shares our commitment to excellence and innovation in eye care.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Frimley Park Hospital, although the post-holder will be expected to work at any of the hospitals where eye services are provided by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. A car is therefore essential.
- To provide Low Visual aid service as an autonomous practitioner across all Frimley Health sites.
- To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the service.
- Works as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- To be responsible for the assessment, formulation and conduction of treatment aids for patients needing low visual aids.
- To undertake the lead role for our Low Visual Aid Service, by contributing to a comprehensive quality service for the patients referred to the service.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£15,682 to £18,834 a year per annum INCL HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
151-JLM502
Job locations
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website
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