Salary guide
Orthoptist
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Healthcare
- Orthoptists are key to children’s eye health in the UK
Other names this job is known by
- Eye Movement Specialist
- Vision Therapist
Key responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat eye movement disorders
- Assess vision in children and adults
- Develop treatment plans
- Educate patients on eye exercises
- Liaise with ophthalmologists and optometrists
- Maintain records
- Conduct vision screening in schools
- Stay updated on orthoptics research
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in orthoptics
- Registration with the HCPC
- Clinical experience
- Communication and IT skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Orthoptist
- Clinical Lead
- Academic roles
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Complete a degree in orthoptics
- Register with the HCPC
- Gain experience in clinical roles
- Progress to senior or specialist positions
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