Are you a dynamic, self-motivated orthoptist looking for a post in a district general hospital in a beautiful part of the country? Do you have an ability to work alone and as part of a team? If so, we have a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine working in a busy outpatient clinic with effective work life balance.
• Provide a high standard of orthoptics to patients of all ages and with a wide variety of orthoptic conditions.
• Be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
• Make decisions and offer advice about the orthoptic care of a child as part of a multi-disciplinary team of ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, medical photographers, ophthalmic technicians, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.
Undertake an orthoptic extended role in line with departmental requirements.
• Diploma or Degree (BSc Hons or BMedSci in Orthoptics) & registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Previous orthoptic experience (applications welcome from newly qualified graduates and appointment will be to band 5 if no previous experience)
• Sound clinical experience and judgement underpinned by specialist theoretical knowledge base
Enthusiasm and motivation
A unique experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team working in a district general hospital. We have regular teaching sessions and support for CPD activities and opportunities for training others too.
• To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
• Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
• To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
• To support Ophthalmology as required.
• Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Mar 2025
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