Actionus

Somerset

Orthoptics jobs in Bath.

Orthoptics is a small profession with outsized impact on paediatric vision screening, stroke rehabilitation and glaucoma pathways, and single-handed departments are common. Actionus supplies HCPC-registered orthoptists for locum, contract and permanent roles in NHS eye services and school screening programmes.

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What the Bath market looks like.

Bath's acute trust draws from Somerset and west Wiltshire as well as the city itself, and the RNHRD legacy keeps specialist rheumatology and rehabilitation work in the mix. Bristol is close enough that many candidates hold assignments in both systems.

Major employers in Somerset

  • —Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
  • —HCRG Care Group (Bath and North East Somerset)
  • —Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
  • —Bath and North East Somerset Council adult social care

Also covering

Bristol · Trowbridge · Chippenham · Frome · Radstock · Keynsham

Typical settings

  • Hospital eye services
  • School vision screening programmes
  • Stroke and neuro rehabilitation teams
  • Community paediatric clinics

Common specialities

  • Paediatric orthoptics
  • Vision screening
  • Stroke and neuro
  • Glaucoma monitoring
  • Low vision

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Questions

Orthoptics work in Bath, answered.

What orthoptics jobs are available in Bath?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Bath and the wider Somerset area, including hospital eye services, school vision screening programmes, stroke and neuro rehabilitation teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire orthoptists in Bath?
Major healthcare employers in and around Bath include Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, HCRG Care Group (Bath and North East Somerset), Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Bath and North East Somerset Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a orthoptics professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Bath?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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