Vision Screener / Orthoptic Assistant
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 33
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 04/09/2026
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Role summary
NHS Grampian is seeking enthusiastic and caring [contact details removed] / Orthoptic Clinical Assistants to join their Pre-School Orthoptic Vision Screening service. This role involves working with young children in nursery and community settings to identify those needing further assessment. Successful candidates will be trained to undertake pre-school vision screening, including visual acuity testing, and will work independently under the supervision of registered Orthoptic staff. Excellent communication skills, patience, and empathy with children are essential for this role.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254598
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
04/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
33 x2
Job posted date:
21/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
orthoptic
Job Advert
Vision Screener / Orthoptic Assistant – Pre-School Vision Screening
NHS Grampian Orthoptic Department is seeking enthusiastic, reliable and caring [contact details removed] / Orthoptic Clinical Assistants to join our Pre-School Orthoptic Vision Screening service.
These posts will support the delivery of the Orthoptic-led pre-school vision screening programme across Grampian. The role involves working with young children in nursery and community settings, helping to identify children who may require onward referral for further assessment. The post holder will also work as part of the wider paediatric ophthalmology and orthoptic multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for applicants who are able to communicate clearly, warmly and confidently with children, parents/carers, nursery and school staff, health visitors, GPs and colleagues across NHS and partner services. Excellent interpersonal skills, patience, empathy and a calm, friendly manner with young children are essential. Children may be shy, anxious, dist
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