Orthoptist

Job title:

Orthoptist

Company

NHS

Job description

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 jobParticipate 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 rolesDemonstrate 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 professionalsDemonstrate 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 usThe 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 posted07 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number164-6684135Job locationsQueen’s Medical CentreDerby RoadNottinghamNG7 2UHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs 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 SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/degree in Orthoptics
• HPC registration

Desirable

• Additional awards
• BIOS recognised teaching course/qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 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 requirementsEssential

• 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 SpecificationTraining & QualificationsEssential

• Diploma/degree in Orthoptics
• HPC registration

Desirable

• Additional awards
• BIOS recognised teaching course/qualification

ExperienceEssential

• 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 requirementsEssential

• 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.

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Nottingham

Job date

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:14:02 GMT

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