Job summary
If you're looking for a job in a friendly department where we nurture your talents and strive to make you the best Orthoptist you can be, then look no further. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 0.8 WTE (30 hrs) Band 5/6 Orthoptist depending on experience.
You will be joining a team of 5 Orthoptists (4.18 WTE), 2 Orthoptic Assistants and 2 Admin Assistants to undertake general Orthoptic only and joint Consultant clinics.
Newly qualified Orthoptists are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Orthoptic department (based in Boston) has a varied workload including adult and paediatric patients in our general clinics, Shared care Glaucoma services, Visual Processing clinics, Adjustable squint surgery, Orthoptic direct referral patients as well as Additional needs and Paediatric Low vision clinics.
We also provide an Orthoptic stroke service to our acute Stroke Unit and are developing our links with the Community services.
We actively participate in audit and teaching of undergraduate orthoptic and medical students.
If this sounds like the perfect job for you, then apply without delay. We look forward to meeting you.
About us
What's the hospital like?
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area.
We have recently moved to a brand new perpose built department on the second floor.
The district general hospital provides all major specialties, including a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Neighbouring Lincoln is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, this will only get better.
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
One Trust,Endless opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see and have a degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent) and are registered with the HCPC then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see and have a degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent) and are registered with the HCPC then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Tutors Qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as an orthoptist
- Evidence of CPD
- Glaucoma, VF, OCT experience
Evidence of Particular Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate flexible approach to care.
- Effective Communication
- Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment
- Computer literate
- Prioritise workload
- Reflective practice
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence
Desirable
- Identifies training needs for own development and service development
- Reflective practice
- Teaching skills/presentation skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to seek advice when needed
- Contributes to journal club and audit etc
Desirable
- Undertakes self directed study to expand own knowledge base
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Clinical Tutors Qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience as an orthoptist
- Evidence of CPD
- Glaucoma, VF, OCT experience
Evidence of Particular Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrate flexible approach to care.
- Effective Communication
- Ability to work in a multi-skilled environment
- Computer literate
- Prioritise workload
- Reflective practice
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect; Excellence
Desirable
- Identifies training needs for own development and service development
- Reflective practice
- Teaching skills/presentation skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to seek advice when needed
- Contributes to journal club and audit etc
Desirable
- Undertakes self directed study to expand own knowledge base
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).
