Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Orthoptist to join our team of 8 WTE Orthoptists and 4 Orthoptic Assistants . Newly qualified Orthoptists including those due to graduate Summer 2025 are welcomed to apply. The role will involve diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of adult and paediatric patients including patients from the Emergency Eye clinic, Neurology, Maxillo-Facial team, Stroke team and Paediatrics. You will regularly be working alongside two Paediatric Ophthalmologists. CPD is actively promoted with participation expected in departmental audits, journal clubs and Orthoptic staff meetings. This role will be based at Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. A degree/diploma in Orthoptics and HCPC registration is essential for this role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans. To participate in specialist multi-disciplinary clinics including paediatric ophthalmology, adult ocular motility. To participate in secondary orthoptic vision screening programme. To assist in the teaching of orthoptic undergraduates , other healthcare professionals including optometrists, school nurses, health visitors, junior doctors and medical students. Undertake audit and research and development. As an autonomous practitioner to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of new and review patients referred to the orthoptic service. To have responsibility to formulate relevant specialised management, treatment and discharge plans and make onward referrals to other members of the ophthalmic team. To assess, diagnose and treat patients referred to the orthoptic service from other specialities including paediatrics, maxillofacial, neurology, urgent referral, A and E as well as referrals from ophthalmologists and optometrists. To assist in the secondary orthoptic screening programme throughout ABUHB and identify children requiring onward referral. Assess, diagnose and treat children and adults with behavioural disorders and or hearing impairment and adults who may be illiterate. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Details Date posted 13 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-AHP088-0525 Job locations Newport NEWPORT NP20 2UB Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac You will be working as an autonomous practitioner. Newly qualified Orthoptists will be enrolled in the preceptorship programme. For further details please see attached Job Description. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac You will be working as an autonomous practitioner. Newly qualified Orthoptists will be enrolled in the preceptorship programme. For further details please see attached Job Description. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics Desirable Experience in testing Visual Acuity Experience Essential HCPC Registration Desirable Experience of Audit Person Specification Knowledge Essential Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics Desirable Experience in testing Visual Acuity Experience Essential HCPC Registration Desirable Experience of Audit 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). Additional information 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Newport NEWPORT NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Newport NEWPORT NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Newport, NP20 2UB NEWPORT, United Kingdom