West Yorkshire
Orthoptics jobs in Wakefield.
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 Wakefield
What the Wakefield market looks like.
Mid Yorkshire covers Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract, and rotas frequently span more than one of those sites. Central West Yorkshire road links mean Leeds and Barnsley work is also within a short commute.
Major employers in West Yorkshire
- —Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
- —South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
- —Wakefield Council adult social care
- —Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Also covering
Pontefract · Dewsbury · Barnsley · Castleford · Leeds · Huddersfield
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 Wakefield, answered.
- What orthoptics jobs are available in Wakefield?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent orthoptics roles across Wakefield and the wider West Yorkshire 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 Wakefield?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Wakefield include Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Wakefield Council adult social care, Barnsley Hospital 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 Wakefield?
- 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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