Job summary
Do you want to experience of working in a tertiary referral hospital delivering core and sub-speciality Orthoptic practice? Do you want to work in a team with nationally recognised experts in their field? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Orthoptist to join our team as an Advanced Orthoptist fixed term post for a year.
There are two adverts for an Advanced Orthoptist, permanent and fixed term (covering career break). If you wish to apply for both, you only need to apply to one post you are most interested in and indicate with your supporting information if you would like to be considered for both posts.
Main duties of the job
- Manage a diverse and complex Orthoptic caseload, providing advanced clinical assessment and decision-making across core and specialist clinics
- Be the main Orthoptic led in paediatric nystagmus service
- Undertake perceptorship support for new graduates with support from the educational lead
- Support Moorfields' role as a centre of excellence by supervising, mentoring and teaching students and other healthcare professionals
- Contribute to service development within the wider Orthoptic team, supporting high-quality, patient-centred care
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 description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- Provide advanced Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management across core and subspeciality clinics
- Be the primary Orthoptic contact for paediatric nystagmus service
- Contribute to multidisciplinary clinics including motility, toxin, variety of paediatric sub-specialties
- Work autonomously at a network site, taking responsibility for triage, referral and management
Communication and MDT working
- Communicate complex information sensitively with patients and families
- Provide accurate documentation and correspondence
- Liaise with MDT colleagues, family support teams and safeguarding services
Education, supervision and leadership
- Provide perceptorship support for new graduate
- Deliver teaching to a variety of health care professionals
- Supervise students, junior colleagues and trainees as required
- Support monthly strabismus service teaching
Professional Development
- Maintain HCPC registration and CPD portfolio
- Engage in reflective practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
- Provide advanced Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management across core and subspeciality clinics
- Be the primary Orthoptic contact for paediatric nystagmus service
- Contribute to multidisciplinary clinics including motility, toxin, variety of paediatric sub-specialties
- Work autonomously at a network site, taking responsibility for triage, referral and management
Communication and MDT working
- Communicate complex information sensitively with patients and families
- Provide accurate documentation and correspondence
- Liaise with MDT colleagues, family support teams and safeguarding services
Education, supervision and leadership
- Provide perceptorship support for new graduate
- Deliver teaching to a variety of health care professionals
- Supervise students, junior colleagues and trainees as required
- Support monthly strabismus service teaching
Professional Development
- Maintain HCPC registration and CPD portfolio
- Engage in reflective practice
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
- Experience in orthoptic clinics both orthoptic lead and MDT
- Experience of working in sub-speciality centre / clinic
- Teaching / supervision experience
- Audit / research experience
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development clinical experience
- Reflective practice obtained through study
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
- Experience in orthoptic clinics both orthoptic lead and MDT
- Experience of working in sub-speciality centre / clinic
- Teaching / supervision experience
- Audit / research experience
Desirable
- Higher qualifications / working towards higher qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development clinical experience
- Reflective practice obtained through study
- Experience of clinical governance in relation to own area of practice
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
