Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
We are looking for a Band 5 Orthoptist to join our established community team in Bedfordshire and Luton. We need: A motivated Orthoptist who is willing to work flexibly An Orthoptist who is looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills You should: hold a degree or diploma in orthoptics, be registered with the HCPC be a member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society. Our team covers community clinics including paediatric orthoptic, special school and child development. Our orthoptists work closely with and learn from consultants and specialist paediatric staff employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and Bedfordshire Hospitals (L&D). We provide orthoptic support for hospital paediatric, adult motility clinics, Goldmann perimetry, Stroke and Glaucoma clinics with Ophthalmic Consultants. The department also participates in NIHR registered Moorfields research studies. Main duties of the job
As a service we provide: Preceptorship for newly qualified Orthoptists Continued Professional Development including in house training and external courses Opportunities to shadow and work within Goldmann, Stroke, Glaucoma, Special schools and Research clinics Regular team meetings and safeguarding supervision The orthoptic department is also committed to teaching undergraduate orthoptic students. You will be based in the community at either Liverpool Road Health Centre, Luton, or Kempston Health Centre, Bedford with a requirement to travel frequently to Bedfordshire Hospital sites (Bedford and Luton) and community clinics throughout Bedfordshire. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To assist in the delivery of the Orthoptic Service, providing a high standard of care, undertaking a range of professional duties and working in a variety of areas in both acute and community settings across Bedfordshire, maintaining clinical and professional quality standards at all times. To assess, diagnose, treat and manage adult and children patients referred to the Orthoptic service. To take sole responsibility to determine the clinical diagnosis and formulate relevant treatment plans in conjunction with ophthalmologists and other health care professionals. To take responsibility for one or more clinical bases, liaising with administrative and optometric staff as required. Person Specification
Experience
Undergraduate experience of working in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics including acute and community Orthoptics, adult motility and Paediatrics. Working in clinic on placement dealing with complex situations of a clinical and non-clinical nature. Knowledge of clinical audit, risk assessment, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Knowledge of Research based assessment and treatment methods Knowledge & Skills
Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Ability to make clear clinical decisions Ability to demonstrate clinical Orthoptics to other health professionals Qualifications & Training
Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics State Registered with HCPC Member BIOS 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. Address
Community Eye Services, Liverpool Road Health Centre Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year, pro-rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
448-BCHS-6847361 Job locations
Community Eye Services, Liverpool Road Health Centre
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We are looking for a Band 5 Orthoptist to join our established community team in Bedfordshire and Luton. We need: A motivated Orthoptist who is willing to work flexibly An Orthoptist who is looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills You should: hold a degree or diploma in orthoptics, be registered with the HCPC be a member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society. Our team covers community clinics including paediatric orthoptic, special school and child development. Our orthoptists work closely with and learn from consultants and specialist paediatric staff employed by Moorfields Eye Hospital and Bedfordshire Hospitals (L&D). We provide orthoptic support for hospital paediatric, adult motility clinics, Goldmann perimetry, Stroke and Glaucoma clinics with Ophthalmic Consultants. The department also participates in NIHR registered Moorfields research studies. Main duties of the job
As a service we provide: Preceptorship for newly qualified Orthoptists Continued Professional Development including in house training and external courses Opportunities to shadow and work within Goldmann, Stroke, Glaucoma, Special schools and Research clinics Regular team meetings and safeguarding supervision The orthoptic department is also committed to teaching undergraduate orthoptic students. You will be based in the community at either Liverpool Road Health Centre, Luton, or Kempston Health Centre, Bedford with a requirement to travel frequently to Bedfordshire Hospital sites (Bedford and Luton) and community clinics throughout Bedfordshire. Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To assist in the delivery of the Orthoptic Service, providing a high standard of care, undertaking a range of professional duties and working in a variety of areas in both acute and community settings across Bedfordshire, maintaining clinical and professional quality standards at all times. To assess, diagnose, treat and manage adult and children patients referred to the Orthoptic service. To take sole responsibility to determine the clinical diagnosis and formulate relevant treatment plans in conjunction with ophthalmologists and other health care professionals. To take responsibility for one or more clinical bases, liaising with administrative and optometric staff as required. Person Specification
Experience
Undergraduate experience of working in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics including acute and community Orthoptics, adult motility and Paediatrics. Working in clinic on placement dealing with complex situations of a clinical and non-clinical nature. Knowledge of clinical audit, risk assessment, Health and Safety and Safeguarding Knowledge of Research based assessment and treatment methods Knowledge & Skills
Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language Ability to make clear clinical decisions Ability to demonstrate clinical Orthoptics to other health professionals Qualifications & Training
Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics State Registered with HCPC Member BIOS 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. Address
Community Eye Services, Liverpool Road Health Centre Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year, pro-rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
448-BCHS-6847361 Job locations
Community Eye Services, Liverpool Road Health Centre
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