Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a highly motivated Deputy Head Orthoptist to support the Head Orthoptist in the delivery of our orthoptic, optometry and ophthalmic technician services across Sandwell and West Birmingham areas. This is a permanent role for 37.5 hours per week and will work at Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Sandwell General Hospital and at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH)
Main duties of the job
To be the lead for the Orthoptic Community Out-Reach Clinic and Vision Screening services
To contribute towards the clinical activities within the Department, facilitate training and development for the orthoptists and ophthalmic technicians
To actively participate in services development and promote audits and research within the services
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth) or BMed Sc (Orthoptics) or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Council DBO
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Audit/Research
- BIOS Member
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in orthoptics, covering all aspects of clinical orthoptics, involving specialised services, paediatrics, neurology, glaucoma, vision screening and community outreach clinics
- Significant experience at specialist Band 7 level with relevant experience in a leadership role, i.e. lead clinician for a service area.
- Teaching qualification as deemed appropriate to the British and Irish Orthoptic Society Education Committee or BIOS accredited Post Graduate Clinical Teachers course
- Evidence of clinical teaching experience of undergraduate Orthoptists.
- Experience in the day to day management of a clinical service, such as Vision Screening, Community out-reach, Low Vision, Neuroophthalmology
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Expertise and in depth experience with visual field assessment using Humphrey Field Analyser and Goldman perimeter
- Knowledge of budget management and attendance at relevant training
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth) or BMed Sc (Orthoptics) or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Council DBO
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Audit/Research
- BIOS Member
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience in orthoptics, covering all aspects of clinical orthoptics, involving specialised services, paediatrics, neurology, glaucoma, vision screening and community outreach clinics
- Significant experience at specialist Band 7 level with relevant experience in a leadership role, i.e. lead clinician for a service area.
- Teaching qualification as deemed appropriate to the British and Irish Orthoptic Society Education Committee or BIOS accredited Post Graduate Clinical Teachers course
- Evidence of clinical teaching experience of undergraduate Orthoptists.
- Experience in the day to day management of a clinical service, such as Vision Screening, Community out-reach, Low Vision, Neuroophthalmology
- Project management experience
Desirable
- Expertise and in depth experience with visual field assessment using Humphrey Field Analyser and Goldman perimeter
- Knowledge of budget management and attendance at relevant training
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).
