Job summary 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. Main duties of the job 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 About us 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. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-25-AHP025ORTH Job locations Dorset County Hospital Williams Ave Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Education, Qualification & Training Essential Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification To be registered with the HCPC Desirable Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society Experience Essential Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision. To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD) Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word Desirable To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department Knowledge of the patient administration system Good time keeping & Organisational skills Person Specification Education, Qualification & Training Essential Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification To be registered with the HCPC Desirable Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society Experience Essential Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision. To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD) Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word Desirable To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department Knowledge of the patient administration system Good time keeping & Organisational skills 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Williams Ave Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)