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West Midlands

Orthoptics jobs in Coventry.

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 Coventry

What the Coventry market looks like.

Coventry's major trauma centre anchors acute services for Coventry and Warwickshire, supported by a partnership trust covering mental health and community caseloads. Its position between Birmingham and Leicester means candidates can realistically work across three health economies.

Major employers in West Midlands

  • —University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
  • —Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
  • —South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
  • —George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Also covering

Rugby · Nuneaton · Warwick · Leamington Spa · Solihull · Birmingham

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 Coventry, answered.

What orthoptics jobs are available in Coventry?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Coventry 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 Coventry?
Major healthcare employers in and around Coventry include University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, George Eliot Hospital 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 Coventry?
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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