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Greater Manchester

Orthoptics jobs in Manchester.

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 Manchester

What the Manchester market looks like.

Greater Manchester operates one of the largest integrated care systems in England, and its scale means assignments frequently span multiple sites under a single trust. Devolved health and social care commissioning has also pushed a lot of demand into community, discharge and reablement teams rather than acute wards alone.

Major employers in Greater Manchester

  • —Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
  • —The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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Salford · Stockport · Oldham · Bolton · Wigan · Trafford · Rochdale

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 Manchester, answered.

What orthoptics jobs are available in Manchester?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester 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 Manchester?
Major healthcare employers in and around Manchester include Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, The Christie NHS Foundation 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 Manchester?
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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