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Orthoptics jobs in Chester.

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 Chester

What the Chester market looks like.

Chester sits close to the Welsh border and the Wirral, so candidates regularly work across English and Welsh systems from the same base. Registration and payroll differences between the two are worth checking before accepting cross-border bookings.

Major employers in Cheshire

  • —Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Cheshire West and Chester Council adult social care

Also covering

Ellesmere Port · Wrexham · Runcorn · Northwich · Liverpool · Warrington

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 Chester, answered.

What orthoptics jobs are available in Chester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Chester and the wider Cheshire 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 Chester?
Major healthcare employers in and around Chester include Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire West and Chester 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 Chester?
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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