Orthoptist with Glaucoma Specialism

Job summary

Part time - 16 hours 40 minutes over 2 days

The post would be offered at a Band 5 level until a glaucoma training and competency package has been achieved.

Applications are invited for a permanent, part time Band 5-6 Orthoptic position. This post is suitable for an experienced Orthoptist with a desire to undertake autonomous practice in the area of glaucoma management.

We are looking for a highly motivated experienced Orthoptist with some degree of glaucoma assessment/training to join our department of 5 Orthoptists and 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience of working towards a glaucoma qualification. Previous glaucoma accreditation would be desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The Department of Orthoptics provides a range of services at Rotherham Community Health Centre.

We are an accredited clinical placement centre, committed to the teaching of undergraduate Orthoptic students, as well as medical students, pre-registration Optometrists and other healthcare professionals.

The department encourages regular involvement in CPD and departmental clinical audit, as well as personal review / development processes.

In addition to a degree /diploma in Orthoptics, HCPC registration is mandatory. Informal enquiries can be made to :-Caroline Pollard, Orthoptic Services Manager cpollard2@nhs.net(01709) 423977

Main duties of the job

• Involvement as an autonomous practitioner in all the orthoptic led clinics, to include low vision, Goldman and glaucoma clinics, after passing competency training packages if necessary
• To be personally and professionally accountable for providing high quality care within all areas of demonstrated competency
• To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records for each patient contact
• To develop and maintain high quality patient care plans based on individual patient needs and abilities
• To be responsible for identifying individual development or training requirements and escalating these through the personal development review (PDR) process
• To ensure safe and effective practice in all areas of proven competency
• To escalate any concerns or issues as required to the orthoptic manager/deputy orthoptists
• To be involved with clinical audit and service reviews as required
• To attend and be actively involved in staff meetings
• To liaise with internal and external contacts to ensure safe and effective patient care, within the guidelines of confidentiality and data protection legislation
• To adhere to the Rotherham Foundation Trust, British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and Health and Care Professions council (HCPC) policies and procedures

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 1RY

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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