Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a full time Band 5 Permanent Orthoptic post. You are invited to join a team of enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic technicians at Guy's and St. Thomas' hospital trust. We would expect the applicantto do a wide range of adult and paediatric complex clinics.
Main duties of the job
We believe this role is ideal for a newly qualified Orthoptist that is enthusiastic, willing to work hard and is a team player. The post holder will gain expertise in fast paced busy paediatric clinics involving complex strabismus and neurology. They will be assessing adult patients in the ocular motility clinic as well as specialist neuro clinics and A+E patients. The post holder will have a mentor and be well supported throughout their role. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop core orthoptic clinical practice.
Applicants must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.
For informal enquires please contact Liz Tomlin on Liz.tomlin@nhs.net
About us
Guy's and St Thomas Hospital Orthoptic Department serves a busy London Teaching hospital, Tertiary referral Centre and the Evelina Children's Hospital. We support a Professor of Ophthalmology specialising in Ocular Motility, four Paediatric Consultants as well as a busy A&E department and all other sub specialists of ophthalmology. The department supports undergraduate placements for 8.5 months of the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide appropriate and accurate Orthoptic assessment for all patients referred to the department as in patients or outpatients, including patients with special needs.
- To assess patients preoperatively and post operatively
- To liaise with other professionals such as ECLO, ophthalmic techs, consultants, and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- To assist with clinical admin.
- To assess patients for adjustable sutures post operatively
- To liaise with Head or Dept Orthoptist regarding any problems regarding service delivery.
- To be able to perform appropriate perimetry automated and manual fields.
- To interpret the results from the Humphrey Visual field analyser and Goldmann Perimeter.
- To attend departmental meetings for the Ophthalmology and Orthoptic department as well as appropriate training events
- To attend and contribute to departments journal club
- To comply with departmental quality procedures, participating in quality management monitoring. This will include audits for hospital ophthalmology services.
- To observe and maintain professional standards at all times.
- To be involved with departmental teaching
- To be involved in clinical placements of work experience students, Orthoptic Students, Optometry Students, Medical Students, GPs, Health Visitors, CMOs and Ophthalmologists etc.
- To attend an appraisal or PDR at least annually
- Assist and provide internal cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness and vacancies cross-site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide appropriate and accurate Orthoptic assessment for all patients referred to the department as in patients or outpatients, including patients with special needs.
- To assess patients preoperatively and post operatively
- To liaise with other professionals such as ECLO, ophthalmic techs, consultants, and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- To assist with clinical admin.
- To assess patients for adjustable sutures post operatively
- To liaise with Head or Dept Orthoptist regarding any problems regarding service delivery.
- To be able to perform appropriate perimetry automated and manual fields.
- To interpret the results from the Humphrey Visual field analyser and Goldmann Perimeter.
- To attend departmental meetings for the Ophthalmology and Orthoptic department as well as appropriate training events
- To attend and contribute to departments journal club
- To comply with departmental quality procedures, participating in quality management monitoring. This will include audits for hospital ophthalmology services.
- To observe and maintain professional standards at all times.
- To be involved with departmental teaching
- To be involved in clinical placements of work experience students, Orthoptic Students, Optometry Students, Medical Students, GPs, Health Visitors, CMOs and Ophthalmologists etc.
- To attend an appraisal or PDR at least annually
- Assist and provide internal cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness and vacancies cross-site.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
- To be registered with HCPC
Skills
Essential
- To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- To have 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
- To have understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- The ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Completion of orthoptic degree or diploma
Desirable
- Experience in visual fields
- Paediatric/Adult/Specialist/complex Orthoptic clinics
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma
- To be registered with HCPC
Skills
Essential
- To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
- To have 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
- To have understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- The ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
Experience
Essential
- Completion of orthoptic degree or diploma
Desirable
- Experience in visual fields
- Paediatric/Adult/Specialist/complex Orthoptic clinics
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).
