Please note this is a fixed-term post for 12 months from the start date.
Band 5 Orthoptist / Band 6 Specialist Orthoptist (Depending on Experience - Newly Qualified Orthoptists are welcome to apply)
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our friendly and professional Orthoptic and Optometry Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with cross-site working at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford when required.
We are seeking to appoint an Orthoptist to work in both specialist orthoptic clinics and extended roles within ophthalmology clinics.
You must have current HCPC registration and be a qualified Orthoptist, along with excellent interpersonal skills, a team focus and the ability to deliver a high standard of patient care.
The successful candidate will provide a broad range of highly skilled core and specialised services in clinics including paediatrics, literacy difficulties, contact lenses, stroke and low vision. Training and support can be provided in the role as required.
Main duties of the job
* To provide comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, requiring accuracy and acute observations, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialised clinical options.
* To work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary cross-site team in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with ocular motility disorders, binocular vision disorders and amblyopia.
* To develop and monitor effective treatment plans using specialist skills based on clinical and analytical reasoning and using evidence-based practice.
* To carry out Orthoptic vision screening in school reception classes.
* To participate in the clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate Orthoptic students, medical students, Ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and other health professionals as required.
* To contribute to departmental audit and research projects.
* To carry out visual field perimetry.
* Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practise as an orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio.
* To develop post-qualification clinical skills in conjunction with and under the supervision of Senior Orthoptists.
* To investigate, treat and manage patients within a specialist extended role/s.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust has recently undergone an £800k major redevelopment of the Eye Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, where you will be based, with modern facilities in which to deliver excellent ophthalmic care for our patients. The new facility has new furniture and equipment that supports staff and patients.
The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust serve the total population of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales, nearly half a million people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)
* Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
* Evidence of post graduate learning (B6)
Desirable
* Training or experience in Makaton or other sign language communication (B6)
* Attendance on BIOS Clinical Tutors Course (B6)
Experience
Essential
* Undergraduate Orthoptic experience and training, including all aspects of clinical Orthoptics
* Worked successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team and as an individual
* Significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics (B6)
* Experience undertaking and presenting audit (B6)
* Experience of involvement with a vision screening programme (B6)
* Experience of visual field testing. (B6)
Desirable
* Knowledge of Hospital computer systems
* Orthoptic post graduate experience
* Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates (B6)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of CPD
* Extensive knowledge within your area of specialist/extended role (B6)
Desirable
* Knowledge of NHS policies and principles
* IT skills - for information + communication including Powerpoint and Excel
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
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