Join our special schools eye care team!

Children with learning disabilities are 28 times more likely to have sight problems, but 4 in 10 have never had any eye care before. 

That’s why we’re bringing full clinical eye care directly into special schools to meet this vast unmet need, through our NHS Special Schools Eye Care Service.

Find your next role

We’re looking to recruit a high number of clinical professionals to bring this service to schools across London and the South-East. 

All roles are unique and non‑commercial, offering longer appointment times, continuity of care, and the opportunity to apply and develop advanced clinical skills, with a level 7 training package included for all clinicians. You’ll adapt your approach to meet a wide range of complex needs, using specialist techniques and professional judgement to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. 

Be part of a nationally expanding service transforming access to eye care - and use your clinical expertise to make a genuine difference every day.

Malvi provides a sight test at a special school

‘There is no more fulfilling work you could be doing in the UK eye care sector right now. As an optometrist, no other role I’ve been in has such a unique blend of challenge, variety and fulfilment. Every day is different, but every day I can see just how much I am changing lives. There’s nothing like it.’ - Malvi Patel, Special Schools Eyecare Service Clinical Lead 

Join the team today
Malvi provides a sight test at a special school

See the impact of accessible eye care

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Ellie having her eyes tested in a school

Seeing the difference for Ellie

When Ellie was first seen by our Special Schools Eye Care Service in May 2022, she was already under hospital care for her vision. But no one realised just how much more could be done to support her sight.
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Archie and his Mum

Archie’s equal right to sight

When Archie was visited in school by our eye care team, it challenged the idea that children with complex conditions don’t benefit from glasses. 
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James having an eye test

James’ story - Seeing school in a different light

"I just didn’t know how to get James’ eyes checked. Checks like this should be in place to help families who have no other way. This Service is built around the children and that is exactly what they need.”
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Abigail having an eye test

Abigail's story

16-year-old Abigail spent ten years where school was nothing but a blurred world, all she needed was a simple pair of glasses.