Low Visual Aid clinician

makeitcountmarketing; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated Low Visual Aid Clinician to deliver a high-quality service. This part-time role involves working autonomously and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Orthoptics, experience in LVA, and effective communication skills. Join a supportive team committed to professional development.

Benefits

Wide range of development packages

Inclusive culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in Orthoptics, Optometry, or Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician.
• Post graduate Level 7 (MSc) in LVAs required.
• Registration with GOC / GMC / BIOS is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive LVA service as an autonomous practitioner.
• Undertake clinical leadership requiring advanced specialist knowledge.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning for assessment and management.
• Supply appropriate LVA including adjustment and maintenance.
• Provide teaching to ensure maximum visual potential.
• Maintain professional knowledge as an advanced practitioner.
• Conduct audit and research activities.

Skills

Direct LVA experience

Good organisational and planning skills

Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to gain cooperation in a wide range of ages

Education

BSc in Orthoptics or Optometry

Post graduate Level 7 (MSc) in LVAs

Registration with GOC / GMC / BIOS

Job description

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Job Summary

Applications are invited to apply for the bank position of Low Visual Aid Clinician B7 0.2 wte/ 7.5 hours - adhoc sessions. They will be required to provide a comprehensive, high quality Low Visual Aid (LVA) service as an autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the multi‑disciplinary teams.

You will be joining our diverse team which includes Contact Lens & anterior segment specialist (service lead), optometrist, service coordinator, ECLO and the ophthalmology team.

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated applicants, capable of working individually and as part of a team.

The post holder will act as a focal point for the LVA service, developing close links with Ophthalmology & Orthoptic team, medical secretaries, clinicians and Orthoptic Leadership Team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide a comprehensive, high quality Low Visual Aid (LVA) service as an autonomous practitioner and work as an effective member of the multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Undertake a clinical leadership role that requires advanced specialist knowledge within this discipline and help develop staff working in this domain.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning to include assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with varying degrees of sight impairment.
• Supply appropriate LVA as necessary including adjustment and maintenance to maximise the patient's visual potential.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to ensure maximum visual potential is attained and maintained.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practise as an advanced practitioner and keep a personal professional development portfolio.
• Undertake audit and research activities.

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role. We offer a wide range of development packages to ensure everyone can fulfil their true potential and foster a culture that values inclusion and diversity.

Details

Date posted: 27 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 7

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 205‑7584285

Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Job Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive, high quality Low Visual Aid (LVA) service as an autonomous practitioner and work as an effective member of the multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Undertake a clinical leadership role that requires advanced specialist knowledge within this discipline and help develop staff working in this domain.
• Use advanced clinical reasoning to include assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with varying degrees of sight impairment.
• Supply appropriate LVA as necessary including adjustment and maintenance to maximise the patient's visual potential.
• Provide comprehensive teaching to ensure maximum visual potential is attained and maintained.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practise as an advanced practitioner and keep a personal professional development portfolio.
• Undertake audit and research activities.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• BSc in Orthoptics, Optometry, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician BSc/FDSc with additional Professional certificate LVAs or Ophthalmic Medical Practitioner who has the appropriate qualification.
• Post graduate Level 7 (MSc) in LVAs
• Registration with GOC / GMC / BIOS

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Direct LVA experience (Orthoptic/ophthalmic medical practitioner)
• Evidence of clinical development
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to gain co‑operation in a wide range of ages, ability and understanding

Personal qualities

• Professional manner
• Enthusiastic
• Conscientious
• Able to work on own or as part of a team
• Self‑motivated
• Good time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled‑worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

Website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices