Are you looking to begin or continue your Orthoptic career in a friendly and hardworking team?
We are looking for a full time, permanent Band 6 Orthoptist to join our developing and supportive team. The successful applicant will be based mainly at Glangwili General Hospital and Prince Philip Hospital but this is open for discussion at interview. The successful candidate will be providing all Orthoptic services to a varied caseload of patients with an active involvement in clinical audit and teaching supported.
Whilst this post is advertised as Band 6 the role is suitable for a newly qualified Orthoptist and appropriate mentorship will be provided through a preceptorship scheme.
We are accredited by BIOS as an Orthoptic placement site and have recently started taking Orthoptic students on placement therefore previous experience or an interest in teaching would be desirable.
Main duties of the job
This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of Orthoptic patients providing an interesting mix of adult and paediatric patients including patients from the Emergency Eye clinic, Maxillofacial team, Neurology, Stroke team and Paediatrics. Clinics are regularly run alongside a Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Consultant, Paediatric Optometrist, Emergency Eye clinic and Ophthalmic technicians. As well as consolidating general Orthoptic practice there is an opportunity to develop skills in extended roles within the medical retina team depending on departmental needs by undertaking training for intravitreal injections after having substantial Orthoptic experience. CPD is actively promoted with participation expected in departmental audits, teaching sessions and monthly Orthoptic team meetings. Involvement would also be expected in providing clinical teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals including Health visitors, student nurses, Optometrists and GP's. The role will be based mainly at two sites but travel across the Health Board may be required to other acute and community-based hospitals therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. A degree/diploma in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 13/01/25 Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered with the HCPC Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics Specialist knowledge gained through post graduate level of knowledge and/or qualification Evidence of continued academic and clinical development. Language Requirements
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Experience
Evidence of continued academic and clinical development Post graduate clinical experience Experience of working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care Effective communication skills to be able to assess vision in patients with poor or no verbal communication skills To be able to assess vision and binocular vision in the learning disabled, the cognitively impaired. To be able to assess patients both pre and post operatively for adjustable suture technique and to discuss the pre and post-operative complications. 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. Glangwili General Hospital / Prince Philip Hospital
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This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of Orthoptic patients providing an interesting mix of adult and paediatric patients including patients from the Emergency Eye clinic, Maxillofacial team, Neurology, Stroke team and Paediatrics. Clinics are regularly run alongside a Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Consultant, Paediatric Optometrist, Emergency Eye clinic and Ophthalmic technicians. As well as consolidating general Orthoptic practice there is an opportunity to develop skills in extended roles within the medical retina team depending on departmental needs by undertaking training for intravitreal injections after having substantial Orthoptic experience. CPD is actively promoted with participation expected in departmental audits, teaching sessions and monthly Orthoptic team meetings. Involvement would also be expected in providing clinical teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals including Health visitors, student nurses, Optometrists and GP's. The role will be based mainly at two sites but travel across the Health Board may be required to other acute and community-based hospitals therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. A degree/diploma in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 13/01/25 Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered with the HCPC Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics Specialist knowledge gained through post graduate level of knowledge and/or qualification Evidence of continued academic and clinical development. Language Requirements
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Experience
Evidence of continued academic and clinical development Post graduate clinical experience Experience of working successfully within a multi-disciplinary team Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care Effective communication skills to be able to assess vision in patients with poor or no verbal communication skills To be able to assess vision and binocular vision in the learning disabled, the cognitively impaired. To be able to assess patients both pre and post operatively for adjustable suture technique and to discuss the pre and post-operative complications. 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. Glangwili General Hospital / Prince Philip Hospital
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