Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated new member of our team to work in the Salford area of our Trust.

Your Orthoptic workload will be varied including paediatric and adult patients. We have an Orthoptic led school entry vision screening programme, work in the local special schools, work in neuro visual field clinics and have Orthoptic undergraduates in the department regularly.

We are community based with sessions at 7 different sites - you will therefore need to travel between clinics.

You will be expected to help develop and maintain a high quality Orthoptic service in line with recognised professional standards, care -pathways and best practice to deliver the business objectives in line with Trusts policies and service protocols.

We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated Orthoptist to work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake highly specialised orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of any patients referred to the Orthoptic department.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Orthoptists. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team including 3 Orthoptists, an Orthoptic Assistant and we are linked to Ophthalmology and Optometry services.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients within caseload with responsibility for clinical management and administrative organisation.
• Involvement in audit/research within the department
• Training of student Orthoptists in the practical skills and understanding of Orthoptics as part of the team.
• To work autonomously as an advanced practitioner in undertaking specialised orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management.
• To be involved in the placements of undergraduate orthoptic students.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.

Details
Date posted: 14 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-UEC-P256-26
Job locations: St James's House, St James's House, Pendleton Way, Salford, M6 5FW

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: Apply through our website.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics
• Registration with HCPC as an Orthoptist

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of employment as an Orthoptist

• Previous use of IT systems in the NHS for administration or patient records

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).

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.