Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Orthoptist wishing to cover bank shifts throughout the week at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. This flexible position allows for shifts that are usually agreed 6 weeks ahead for planned cover as well as short notice availability to cover staff sickness. As a Senior Orthoptist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to our patients. The primary location for this role is at King's Mill Hospital where you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that values your expertise and skills. This role may also involve travel to Newark Hospital and Ashfield Health Village, offering you the opportunity to expand your scope of practice and contribute to patient care in various settings. You will be responsible for assessing and treating a range of orthoptic conditions, managing complex cases and providing a high standard of patient care across different departments. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple settings, enhancing your clinical skills and expertise. You will be supported by a collaborative and friendly team, ensuring that your professional development is a key focus while delivering exceptional care. Main Duties of the Job
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached job description and person specification documents. Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached job description and person specification documents. Person Specification
Knowledge
Knowledge of Core Orthoptics Demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology and neurology Good organizational and planning skills and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills IT skills including knowledge of hospital systems Qualifications
Possess Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth), BmedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) or equivalent qualification Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Attended the BIOS Clinical Tutors Course or equivalent teaching certificate Further Training
Willing to keep up to date with current literature and keep evidence of CPD activities Low Vision Therapy course Biometry training Experience
Experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics Experience undertaking and presenting clinical audit Experience working with stroke patients Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates Contractual Requirements
Provide Orthoptic services at Kings Mill Hospital Able to travel to and cover single-handed clinics at Newark Hospital 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Orthoptist wishing to cover bank shifts throughout the week at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. This flexible position allows for shifts that are usually agreed 6 weeks ahead for planned cover as well as short notice availability to cover staff sickness. As a Senior Orthoptist, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to our patients. The primary location for this role is at King's Mill Hospital where you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that values your expertise and skills. This role may also involve travel to Newark Hospital and Ashfield Health Village, offering you the opportunity to expand your scope of practice and contribute to patient care in various settings. You will be responsible for assessing and treating a range of orthoptic conditions, managing complex cases and providing a high standard of patient care across different departments. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across multiple settings, enhancing your clinical skills and expertise. You will be supported by a collaborative and friendly team, ensuring that your professional development is a key focus while delivering exceptional care. Main Duties of the Job
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached job description and person specification documents. Job Responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please see attached job description and person specification documents. Person Specification
Knowledge
Knowledge of Core Orthoptics Demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology and neurology Good organizational and planning skills and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills IT skills including knowledge of hospital systems Qualifications
Possess Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth), BmedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) or equivalent qualification Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Attended the BIOS Clinical Tutors Course or equivalent teaching certificate Further Training
Willing to keep up to date with current literature and keep evidence of CPD activities Low Vision Therapy course Biometry training Experience
Experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics Experience undertaking and presenting clinical audit Experience working with stroke patients Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates Contractual Requirements
Provide Orthoptic services at Kings Mill Hospital Able to travel to and cover single-handed clinics at Newark Hospital 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. Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
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