2862 - Orthoptist
The closing date is 10 December 2025
Job summary
We would welcome an enthusiastic and highly motivated Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic team at Barnsley. We have recently moved into a brand new department in Barnsley town centre.
The Barnsley orthoptic department is very busy, we run paediatric and adult clinics and also low vision clinics. We have the support of an optometrist and two paediatric consultants.
We also run an Orthoptic led vision screening service to all reception ages children that are registered with a Barnsley GP.
As a department we use OpenEyes for our patient records.
Main duties of the job
The candidate would be expected to assess all ages of patients requiring an Orthoptic assessment.
We require the candidate to use their own initiative in dealing with day to day tasks.
The interview date for this role is 22nd December 2025.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
Details
Date posted
26 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-2862E-11-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Health On The High Street
Cheapside
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S70 1SB
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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