Orthoptist

About the role

As an Orthoptist, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive patient care through a variety of orthoptic services. Working across general and specialist clinics-including paediatric, ocular motility, and neuro-ophthalmology

Benefits

• Paid Birthday leave
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• Relocation Package for the right candidate
• Visa Sponsorship available
• Professional development

What you have to do

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and deliver treatment for both adult and paediatric patients with a wide range of visual system disorders.
• Specialise in the assessment and management of binocular vision anomalies and ocular motility disorders.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including retinoscopy and refraction, with a focus on :

Fitting and prescribing of Fresnel and spectacle prisms

• Administration of convergence and orthoptic exercises
• Infant vision assessment and early intervention strategies
• Provide technical and clinical support to ophthalmologists during consultations, procedures, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Educate and support patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research trials, contributing to the development of innovative approaches in ophthalmic care.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years Orthoptic experience
• Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth)
• BMedSci (Orth) and or
• Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO)

Be part of a leading multidisciplinary team, working on complex and rewarding cases with opportunities for development, research, and career progression. Apply Now

Reference : 212827

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Consultant

CTongue@frontlinehealth.co.nz

Reference number : 212827

Profession : Healthcare & MedicalOptical

Company : Frontline Health Auckland

Date posted : 21st Sep, 2025