Job summary
An opportunity has opened up to join a small team of orthoptists in Great Western Hospital.
This is an ideal first post for a newly qualified orthoptist. The post holder will be invited to join the BIOS and Trust Preceptorship schemes to support them in the start of their career.
We can provide you with a thorough grounding in all aspects of clinical work. We are a friendly and supportive team that will provide experience of paediatric patients, adult patients from newly acquired palsies, TED, accident and trauma cases.
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous practitioner to provide orthoptic services. This includes assessment of new patients and management of infants, children, adults and the elderly. To maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital.
The role will be mainly Paediatric Orthoptic Clinics and Ocular motility Clinics.
Continuing professional development and clinical audit are encouraged in the department.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly provide Orthoptic services as agreed with the Clinical Lead Orthoptist. This includes theassessment of new patients and the management of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
- To contribute to the general running and functions of the Orthoptic service to include administration,planning, and development.
- To keep and maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital using the Trust informationsystems.
- To take an active part in local and national research and audit, undertaking data collection asrequired.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levelsprofessional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professionalconduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOS.
- To be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate inthe development of departmental policies.
- To understand and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk forthe Orthoptic service and Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly provide Orthoptic services as agreed with the Clinical Lead Orthoptist. This includes theassessment of new patients and the management of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
- To contribute to the general running and functions of the Orthoptic service to include administration,planning, and development.
- To keep and maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital using the Trust informationsystems.
- To take an active part in local and national research and audit, undertaking data collection asrequired.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levelsprofessional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professionalconduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOS.
- To be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate inthe development of departmental policies.
- To understand and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk forthe Orthoptic service and Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (or Diploma) in Orthoptics
- Current Professional registration with HCPC
- Membership of BIOS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in paediatric Orthoptics
- Knowledge of formulating treatment plans using problem solving and involving complex factors
- Evidence of ability to work on own and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Awareness of the significance to own practice of legislation including ; Confidentiality and Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding issues, Clinical governance
- Undergraduate experience of neuroophthalmology / other specialist areas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (or Diploma) in Orthoptics
- Current Professional registration with HCPC
- Membership of BIOS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in paediatric Orthoptics
- Knowledge of formulating treatment plans using problem solving and involving complex factors
- Evidence of ability to work on own and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Awareness of the significance to own practice of legislation including ; Confidentiality and Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding issues, Clinical governance
- Undergraduate experience of neuroophthalmology / other specialist areas
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).
