Job summary This is an opportunity for an Orthoptist to join our eye care team in a busy, supportive department based at Queen's Medical Centre campus. The department is forward thinking, progressive and has a great reputation for student clinical placements,. The Orthoptic department has a varied caseload, the post holder will participate in paediatric and adult ocular motility clinics, the assessment of patients referred from eye casualty. The department is a clinical placement centre for orthoptic undergraduates, optometrists, medical students, post graduate medics and other health professionals and the post holder would be expected to contribute to this clinical teaching role. The othoptic department has an established preceptorship/clinical supervision programme for new graduates and new staff to the team.A Diploma/Degree in Orthoptics plus HcPC registration is required. Main duties of the job Participate in the of delivery care across all elements of the service including paediatric and adult orthoptics, new patient orthoptic/optometryclinics, paediatric ophthalmology, adult squint and neuro-ophthalmology. Provide orthoptic expertise for patients referred from eye casualty and from other specialities such as maxillofacial, neurology, stroke, paediatrics. Work flexibly to support the needs of the service, this may include supporting the visual fields service and training for additional roles Demonstrate a good team working ethic in delivering holistic patient care. Use time management and organisational skills to ensure smooth running of the individual clinics and wider service. Provide a high standard of clinical teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals Demonstrate the skills of reflective practise and ensure key learning is shared and CPD is achieved. Participate in self -audit and contribute to departmental audit and research. About us The successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams. Ophthalmology Services include eye casualty, day case, in-patient and outpatient facilities. It has strong links to the University of Nottingham through research and works closely with the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Service. We have a large team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, who provide outpatient and surgical services in a full range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics. The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. You are strongly urged to consider your suitability to meet the service requirements prior to applying for this post. Typical rota is one late clinic/week and one Saturday/month. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 164-6684135 Job locations Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Job description Job responsibilities As a Specialist Orthoptist, maintain the delivery of a high standard of clinical work within all aspects of the orthoptic practise and clinical teaching. Work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and who have various communication abilities and who have been referred from a variety of sources. Take responsibility for an individual caseload of orthoptic patients with complex presentation and needs and provide specialist advice to other health professionals regarding patient management Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of orthoptics to orthoptic undergraduates on placement to the department Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of orthoptics to medical students, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and other health professionals visiting the orthoptic department each week. Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practise as an orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio. To participate in departmental audit and research projects Ensure compliance with infection control procedures. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. Job description Job responsibilities As a Specialist Orthoptist, maintain the delivery of a high standard of clinical work within all aspects of the orthoptic practise and clinical teaching. Work as an autonomous practitioner in undertaking orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and who have various communication abilities and who have been referred from a variety of sources. Take responsibility for an individual caseload of orthoptic patients with complex presentation and needs and provide specialist advice to other health professionals regarding patient management Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of orthoptics to orthoptic undergraduates on placement to the department Participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of orthoptics to medical students, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and other health professionals visiting the orthoptic department each week. Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practise as an orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio. To participate in departmental audit and research projects Ensure compliance with infection control procedures. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Orthoptics HPC registration Desirable Additional awards BIOS recognised teaching course/qualification Experience Essential Evidence of CPD and ongoing competence to practice Clinical audit and research Recent clinical experience as an autonomous practitioner Theoretical and clinical teaching of Orthoptics to health professionals Desirable Use of teaching aids Formal Presentations Clinical teaching of Orthoptic undergraduates Other requirements Essential Able to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours between 7.00am and 8.00pm to support the service as required. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Orthoptics HPC registration Desirable Additional awards BIOS recognised teaching course/qualification Experience Essential Evidence of CPD and ongoing competence to practice Clinical audit and research Recent clinical experience as an autonomous practitioner Theoretical and clinical teaching of Orthoptics to health professionals Desirable Use of teaching aids Formal Presentations Clinical teaching of Orthoptic undergraduates Other requirements Essential Able to work various shifts including weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours between 7.00am and 8.00pm to support the service as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts Address Queen's Medical Centre Derby Road Nottingham NG7 2UH Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)