West Midlands

Orthoptics jobs in Birmingham.

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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Hiring in Birmingham

What the Birmingham market looks like.

Birmingham serves the largest population outside London and hosts major tertiary and specialist services, including dedicated women's, children's and mental health trusts. Good motorway and rail links mean Black Country and Coventry assignments are routinely covered by candidates based in the city.

Major employers in West Midlands

  • University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
  • Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Also covering

Solihull · Wolverhampton · Walsall · Dudley · West Bromwich · Coventry

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

Questions

Orthoptics work in Birmingham, answered.

What orthoptics jobs are available in Birmingham?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands 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 Birmingham?
Major healthcare employers in and around Birmingham include University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, 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 Birmingham?
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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