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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. Minimum 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 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. 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. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name:
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2JY Employer's website:
DCHFT Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Optometrists
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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. Minimum 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 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. 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. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name:
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address:
Dorset County Hospital, Williams Ave, Dorchester, DT1 2JY Employer's website:
DCHFT Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Optometrists
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