Location: Milton Keynes, UK | Job Type: NHS AfC Band 6 | Source: NHS Jobs | Posted: October 2026
About the Role
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Specialist Orthoptist at Band 6, with an advertised salary of £39,959–£48,117 per annum. Specialist orthoptist posts typically carry a defined area of extended practice — such as paediatric ophthalmology liaison, stroke/vision services, or glaucoma support clinics — alongside core orthoptic duties.
Requirements & Eligibility Criteria
The following are typical requirements for specialist orthoptist posts (not the employer’s exact wording):
– Degree in Orthoptics and HCPC registration
– Post-registration experience with evidence of specialist-level practice
– Ability to work autonomously within agreed protocols
– Teaching or mentoring interest is often valued
– Right to work in the UK
Application Deadline
Not specified — NHS listings close without notice; early application strongly recommended.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
- Click the Apply button below to open the vacancies page on NHS Jobs.
- Find the Milton Keynes Specialist Orthoptist listing and review the full person specification.
- Prepare your CV, HCPC registration details, and supporting information.
- Submit your application through NHS Jobs before the listing closes.
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