Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month fixed term opportunity from July 2026 (maternity leave cover) for a Highly Specialist Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward‑thinking team as the Education & Neuro‑Orthoptic Lead. This is a varied and rewarding senior role, ideal for an Orthoptist seeking to expand their leadership, teaching, and specialist clinical skills. You will lead on education, workforce development, and competency frameworks for the Orthoptic team, while also providing highly specialist neuro‑ophthalmology expertise across adult services.

 Alongside core orthoptic clinics, you will work within extended roles including adult orthoptics, neuro‑ophthalmology, stroke pathways, and community eye services. You will collaborate closely with Ophthalmologists, Neurologists, Optometrists, AHPs, and wider MDT colleagues.

You will be:

* Leading education, training, and competency development for Orthoptists, ...