We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our team of 23 Orthoptists and Optometrists based at Queen Mary's in Sidcup. The post will also involve working at Orpington Hospital. We work closely with our two paediatric/motility Consultant Ophthalmologists but also support Medical Retina, Uveitis, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastics services. The team also specialise in visual processing difficulties, low vision, stroke and Botox for blepharospasm.
Main duties of the job To work autonomously as an Orthoptist managing a wide and complex clinical caseload. To provide a high quality and comprehensive Orthoptic service. To ensure, individually and as part of the team, the effective and efficient running of the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology service. To develop extended roles, including intravitreal injecting. To deliver teaching and competency based learning programs for Ophthalmic colleagues and Orthoptic undergraduates.
About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities To be involved in highly specialised clinics such as Adult Orthoptic, Paediatric, Neuro-ophthalmology. To co-ordinate clinics (Orthoptic, thyroid, paediatric, adult strabismus, neuro). Assessment of lid and pupils. Tonometry (Goldmann, Tonopen, i-Care, Reichart) and pachymetry. Goldmann perimetry and paediatric perimetry. To work as an extended scope practitioner in an ophthalmic subspecialty e.g. Medical retina to include intravitreal injections after appropriate training. Emergency eye care. Paediatrics. Oculoplastics Administration of botulinum toxin for facial dystonias.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Orthoptics Desirable Masters or Masters level experience Clinical Tutor Course Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously Desirable Experience of intravitreal injections Registration Essential HCPC registration Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LT Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 213-PRUH-6660344-C
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Main duties of the job To work autonomously as an Orthoptist managing a wide and complex clinical caseload. To provide a high quality and comprehensive Orthoptic service. To ensure, individually and as part of the team, the effective and efficient running of the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology service. To develop extended roles, including intravitreal injecting. To deliver teaching and competency based learning programs for Ophthalmic colleagues and Orthoptic undergraduates.
About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level. We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description Job responsibilities To be involved in highly specialised clinics such as Adult Orthoptic, Paediatric, Neuro-ophthalmology. To co-ordinate clinics (Orthoptic, thyroid, paediatric, adult strabismus, neuro). Assessment of lid and pupils. Tonometry (Goldmann, Tonopen, i-Care, Reichart) and pachymetry. Goldmann perimetry and paediatric perimetry. To work as an extended scope practitioner in an ophthalmic subspecialty e.g. Medical retina to include intravitreal injections after appropriate training. Emergency eye care. Paediatrics. Oculoplastics Administration of botulinum toxin for facial dystonias.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Orthoptics Desirable Masters or Masters level experience Clinical Tutor Course Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously Desirable Experience of intravitreal injections Registration Essential HCPC registration Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Mary's Hospital Frognal Avenue Sidcup DA14 6LT Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 213-PRUH-6660344-C
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