Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
The Isle of Wight Orthoptic department is looking for an experienced Specialist Orthoptist to join our team as we continue to develop into a variety of extended roles.
Our 2024 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Main duties of the job
Although small, our orthoptic department is busy covering paediatric and adult strabismus cases. There is a wide diversity of squints and many interesting and complex cases.
While your primary focus will be on orthoptics, you will have the flexibility and autonomy to shape the role according to your professional interests. As a small team, we are committed to supporting your development and can offer dedicated time and financial resources to facilitate your growth and advancement. We will also provide a generous relocation allowance of up to £10,000, subject to Trust policy, to help finance your move.
* As an autonomous practitioner, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring individualized orthoptic treatment plans and care pathways for patients across all age groups, utilising advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices.
* You will play an extended role in the management of glaucoma, with opportunities to develop additional specialized roles tailored to your specific areas of interest.
* You will provide specialised training and education to students, pre-registration optometrists, healthcare assistants, and nurses.
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who:
* Puts patient care first.
* Will apply good clinical knowledge.
* Has strong teamworking and communication skills.
* Has good problem solving, time management and prioritisation skills.
* Has a strong commitment to learning and development of themselves and others.
* Is adaptable and resilient.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* HCPC registration.
* Publications/presentations experience.
Experience
* Extensive clinical experience.
* Experience testing and analysing visual fields.
* Experience working single-handedly.
* Experience in service improvement.
* Research experience.
* Teaching qualification or experience.
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.
This post is based at St. Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Rd, Newport PO30 5TG
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