Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Orthoptist
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Orthoptist to join our multidisciplinary team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses and Health Care colleagues providing eye care services across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job
Opportunity has arisen to provide core and specialist Orthoptic clinics.

The department is keen on professional development and supports the teaching of junior doctors, physician associates, pre-reg Optometrists, Orthoptic Undergraduates and other healthcare professionals so a teaching qualification would be desirable.

The Ophthalmology, Orthoptic and Optometry Departments are based within Calderdale Royal Hospital (Halifax) and Acre Mills Out-patients (opposite Huddersfield Royal Infirmary)

About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.

Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 372-SURG2181
Job locations: CHFT Eye Clinic, Acre Mill, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EB, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities

• To provide a range of Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner
• To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic department
• To carry out Primary and Secondary Vision Screening
• To work single handed in community based Orthoptic clinic
• To perform biometry (using IOL Master and Nidek machines)
• To support Orthoptic undergraduate training during clinical placement

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Membership of British & Irish Orthoptic Society

Knowledge/ Skills & Expertise
Essential

• Clinical experience of a variety of Orthoptic diagnoses
• Orthoptic knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmology defects
• Working Single handed
• Understanding the importance of continuing professional development
• Willingness to participate in audit and research

Desirable

• Experience of Visual Field testing using Humphrey perimeter
• School screening

Communication and relationships
Essential

• Highly developed communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise own workload
• Flexibility

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address: CHFT Eye Clinic, Acre Mill, Acre Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3EB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cht.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Manager Orthoptics and Optometry, Emma Griffiths, emma.griffiths@cht.nhs.uk

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