Job summary
We are please to advertise a permanent term full time Band 6 Orthoptic post. You are invited to join a team of enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptists, Optometrists, Perimetrists, Ophthalmic technicians and Ophthalmologists at Guy's and St. Thomas' hospital trust. We would expect the applicant to do a wide range of adult and paediatric complex clinics. Also have an interest in an extended role in MR injection service/uveitis/ glaucoma/A&E etc.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an Orthoptist who wishes to do a wide range of Orthoptic skills, complex children's clinic, adult neurology clinics including casualty cover, primary and secondary vision screening. The department sees a wide range of Orthoptic patients and has various specialist clinics; Neuro-ophthalmology, medical eye unit, myasthenia gravis, max fax, A&E, paediatric neurology, endocrine including thyroid, genetic, renal, special care baby unit, Botulium toxin, adjustable sutures etc. We have an active role in teaching undergraduate Orthoptists, postgraduate Ophthalmologists, optometrists, medical students, school nurses' health visitors, GPs, foster carers and other related professions. We regularly participate in CPD Audit and research.
We would welcome someone with experience of MR injecting
If you are newly qualified then preceptorship is available, if you are a returner to work or have been practicing in a different type of department the mentoring is available.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions council. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.
For informal enquires please contact Liz Tomlin on Liz.tomlin@gstt.nhs.uk
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is a Major London Hospital and tertiary referral center. It has a busy Ophthalmic department for both pediatrics and adults .
If you are newly qualified then preceptorship is available, if you are a returner to work or have been practicing in a different type of department the mentoring is available.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions council. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.
If you are newly qualified then preceptorship is available, if you are a returner to work or have been practicing in a different type of department the mentoring is available.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with the Health Professions council. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excited opportunity for an Orthoptist to join a multidisciplinary team at a major London teaching hospital and tertiary referral system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excited opportunity for an Orthoptist to join a multidisciplinary team at a major London teaching hospital and tertiary referral system.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
- To be registered with the Health professions council
Skills
Essential
- To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and or independently
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- To maintain good links with community stake holders.
- The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy,
- To be able to communicate effectively with patients with special needs e.g. stressed, aggressive, hard of hearing, anxious patients, children, children with special needs, syndromes, multi-system failure and elderly as required
- To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with the latest paediatric Orthoptic literature to participate in departmental teaching
- The understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- The ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric/Adult/Specialist/BoTox/complex Orthoptic clinics
- Visual fields
- Primary/secondary screening
Desirable
- Teaching
- Extended role e.g. glaucoma MR
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
- To be registered with the Health professions council
Skills
Essential
- To be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and or independently
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- To maintain good links with community stake holders.
- The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy,
- To be able to communicate effectively with patients with special needs e.g. stressed, aggressive, hard of hearing, anxious patients, children, children with special needs, syndromes, multi-system failure and elderly as required
- To demonstrate an interest in Ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with the latest paediatric Orthoptic literature to participate in departmental teaching
- The understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- The ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric/Adult/Specialist/BoTox/complex Orthoptic clinics
- Visual fields
- Primary/secondary screening
Desirable
- Teaching
- Extended role e.g. glaucoma MR
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
