Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Technicians and Orthoptic Assistants.

You will have a varied and interesting workload with the opportunity to work alongside ophthalmologists who are experts in their field including paediatric-ophthalmologists, neuro-ophthalmologists and more! Addenbrooke's is a tertiary referral centre and the department supports the development of extended roles. You will have the opportunity to be involved in audit, weekly teaching sessions, regional teaching days and possibly research. Preceptorship will be provided.

Applications from newly-qualified orthoptists and those in their final year of study very welcome. Please contact us if you would like to visit the department. Welcome subsidy provided to the successful candidate.

Further opportunities for progression and promotion within the department likely.

Main duties of the job

• Providing timely Orthoptic and visual field services at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and off site Clinics, as required by the Head Orthoptist or their Deputy.
• Participating in the supervision and clinical instruction.
• Contribute to departmental teaching, research and audit.

About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Details
Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 180-D-263120
Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment

This vacancy will close at midnight on 28th July 2026

Interviews are due to be held on 6th August 2026

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
Our values and reputation for outstanding care

• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Orthoptic Degree or Diploma recognised for State Registration
• State Registration with the HCPC

Desirable

• Degree awarded at 2:1 or above
• Exemptions Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience of the investigation, diagnosis and management of complex ocular motility defects
• Experience of assessment of children/adults with special needs
• Experience of Visual Field examination using Humphrey Visual Field Analyser

Desirable

• Understanding of clinical audit
• Experience of Octopus Visual Fields
• Experience of Optical Coherence Tomography
• Experience in a tertiary referral hospital

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of good Orthoptic knowledge

Skills
Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Clear documentation skills
• Ability to seek advice and guidance when necessary
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to self motivate
• Able to work well within a team and on your own

Desirable

• Proficient in IT

Additional Requirements
Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate patient records

Desirable

• Interest in clinical research

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Advanced Orthoptist
Daisy MacKeith
cuh.orthopticmanagement@nhs.net
01223216528