Band 5 Orthoptist Fixed Term 12 months

Band 5: 31049 - 37796 

Hours:37.5 per week

Fixed term contract: 12 months

Come and start your career in a supportive learning environment with a friendly team based on the south coast of England with ease of access to London and the South. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic early career Orthoptist to join the department based at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth for a fixed term period of 12 months. You will join a forward thinking department of 4.8 WTE Orthoptists 0.6 WTE Orthoptic Assistant and 4 Optometrists. The Ophthalmology department has 15 Ophthalmologists three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility. 

The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills be a flexible and reliable member of the team and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will be actively supported by a mentor.

Candidates must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and current registration with HCPC is essential. 

Job Summary

• To diagnose and treat ocular motility and vision function and binocular vision problems in adults and children as an autonomous practitioner. To liaise with Head Orthoptist regarding problems during treatment.
• To be responsible for planning and implementing orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages.
• To refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist as necessary.
• Screening at satellite clinics.
• To work as part of a flexible team.

For further information please refer to the Job Description

Qualifications :

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
• Registration with HCPC

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Autonomy of decision making whilst performing patient assessments
• Good organisational skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work with extreme precision and accuracy
• Willingness to be flexible and be part of a team
• Ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate advice
• Good IT skills

Experience

• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in full range of orthoptic clinical practice

Additional Information :

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time