Job summary If you're looking for a job in a friendly department where we nurture your talents and strive to make you the best Orthoptist you can be, then look no further. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 1.0 WTE (37.5 hrs) Band 5/6 Orthoptist depending on experience. You will be joining a team of 5 Orthoptists (4.18 WTE), 2 Orthoptic Assistants and 2 Admin Assistants to undertake general Orthoptic only and joint Consultant clinics. Newly qualified Orthoptists are welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The Orthoptic department (based in Boston) has a varied workload including adult and paediatric patients in our general clinics, Shared care Glaucoma services, Visual Processing clinics, Adjustable squint surgery, Orthoptic direct referral patients as well as Additional needs and Paediatric Low vision clinics. We also provide an Orthoptic stroke service to our acute Stroke Unit and are developing our links with the Community services. We actively participate in audit and teaching of undergraduate orthoptic and medical students. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, then apply without delay. We look forward to meeting you. About us Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year Band 5 / £29970-£36483, Band 6 / £37338 - 44,962 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-1051-24 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see and have a degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent) and are registered with the HCPC then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see and have a degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent) and are registered with the HCPC then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Clinical Tutors Qualification Experience Desirable Experience as an orthoptist Evidence of CPD Glaucoma, VF, OCT experience Evidence of Particular Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate flexible approach to care. Effective Communication Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment Computer literate Prioritise workload Reflective practice Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence Desirable Identifies training needs for own development and service development Reflective practice Teaching skills/presentation skills Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to seek advice when needed Contributes to journal club and audit etc Desirable Undertakes self directed study to expand own knowledge base Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with Health Professions Council Desirable Clinical Tutors Qualification Experience Desirable Experience as an orthoptist Evidence of CPD Glaucoma, VF, OCT experience Evidence of Particular Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes Essential Demonstrate flexible approach to care. Effective Communication Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment Computer literate Prioritise workload Reflective practice Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda. Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence Desirable Identifies training needs for own development and service development Reflective practice Teaching skills/presentation skills Specific Requirements Essential Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Ability to seek advice when needed Contributes to journal club and audit etc Desirable Undertakes self directed study to expand own knowledge base 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 United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)