Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields Eye Hospital, London is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the team working in central London. The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team which includes ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, technicians, administrative staff, and health care assistants. The City Road service assesses around 18,000 out-patients per year, providing a great opportunity to consolidate and develop your core orthoptist skills while working within a team of highly experienced Orthoptists and being supported by a clinical buddy. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a full range of sub-speciality clinics, including botulinum toxin, motility, neuro-ophthalmology, adnexal, core orthoptics, and children's vision clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics including cataracts, glaucoma, adnexal, nystagmus, and SEN services. Clinical support is available for more complex cases and extended preceptorship support if required. The successful candidate will be expected to support one day at a network site to facilitate care closer to home. The orthoptic department has strong links with education, providing academic and clinical training to a range of health care professionals and preparing learners for formal examination. The service regularly contributes to clinical research for internal and external research grants. About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Moorfields benefits document. Job responsibilities
Responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department from the Trust's specialist services at City Road, including Primary Care Clinic (PCC) and A&E. This patient group, many of which are tertiary referrals, comprises all cases of strabismus and amblyopia, highly complex congenital and acquired ocular motility disorders, nystagmus, congenital and acquired orbital and adnexal disorders, congenital and acquired neurological conditions, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities, genetic disorders, and systemic diagnoses with associated ocular abnormalities. Prepare patients for Botulinum Toxin injections by instillation of drops and preparation and attachment of electrodes, assisting medical colleagues undertaking follow-up consent for Botulinum Toxin treatments. Demonstrate, teach, and supervise where appropriate a range of medical and non-medical personnel from undergraduate orthoptics and medical students, junior doctors, pre-registration optometrists, and work experience students as directed by the Education Lead. Actively participate in departmental and relevant specialist service audits and professional development activities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Orthoptics Experience in tertiary referral centre Experience in outreach/community setting Professional registration
HCPC registration Skills
Audit/research exposure Teaching of other healthcare professionals Knowledge
Experience in Orthoptics Completed preceptorship programme Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Moorfields Eye Hospital, London is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the team working in central London. The successful candidate will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team which includes ophthalmologists, nurses, optometrists, technicians, administrative staff, and health care assistants. The City Road service assesses around 18,000 out-patients per year, providing a great opportunity to consolidate and develop your core orthoptist skills while working within a team of highly experienced Orthoptists and being supported by a clinical buddy. Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a full range of sub-speciality clinics, including botulinum toxin, motility, neuro-ophthalmology, adnexal, core orthoptics, and children's vision clinics. The service also supports highly specialised paediatric clinics including cataracts, glaucoma, adnexal, nystagmus, and SEN services. Clinical support is available for more complex cases and extended preceptorship support if required. The successful candidate will be expected to support one day at a network site to facilitate care closer to home. The orthoptic department has strong links with education, providing academic and clinical training to a range of health care professionals and preparing learners for formal examination. The service regularly contributes to clinical research for internal and external research grants. About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Moorfields benefits document. Job responsibilities
Responsible for the orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and appropriate management of new patients referred to the orthoptic department from the Trust's specialist services at City Road, including Primary Care Clinic (PCC) and A&E. This patient group, many of which are tertiary referrals, comprises all cases of strabismus and amblyopia, highly complex congenital and acquired ocular motility disorders, nystagmus, congenital and acquired orbital and adnexal disorders, congenital and acquired neurological conditions, congenital and developmental ocular abnormalities, genetic disorders, and systemic diagnoses with associated ocular abnormalities. Prepare patients for Botulinum Toxin injections by instillation of drops and preparation and attachment of electrodes, assisting medical colleagues undertaking follow-up consent for Botulinum Toxin treatments. Demonstrate, teach, and supervise where appropriate a range of medical and non-medical personnel from undergraduate orthoptics and medical students, junior doctors, pre-registration optometrists, and work experience students as directed by the Education Lead. Actively participate in departmental and relevant specialist service audits and professional development activities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree or diploma in Orthoptics Experience in tertiary referral centre Experience in outreach/community setting Professional registration
HCPC registration Skills
Audit/research exposure Teaching of other healthcare professionals Knowledge
Experience in Orthoptics Completed preceptorship programme Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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