Orthoptist
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 12 May 2025
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, self-motivated orthoptist looking for a post in a district general hospital in a beautiful part of the country? Do you have an ability to work alone and as part of a team? If so, we have a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine working in a busy outpatient clinic with effective work life balance.
Warm Welcome Bonus:
- If you reside outside of Dorset and join us in this role you will receive a Warm Welcome payment of £5,000 as a thank you for bringing your expertise and knowledge to our Trust.For more information, please see document attached and please emailmelanie.nutt@dchft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
About us
A unique experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team working in a district general hospital. We have regular teaching sessions and support for CPD activities and opportunities for training others too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
- Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
- To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- To support Ophthalmology as required.
- Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
- Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
- To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- To support Ophthalmology as required.
- Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification
- To be registered with the HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases
- Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision.
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints
- To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD)
- Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word
Desirable
- To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department
- Knowledge of the patient administration system
- Good time keeping & Organisational skills
Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
- Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification
- To be registered with the HCPC
Desirable
- Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society
Experience
Essential
- Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases
- Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision.
- To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints
- To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD)
- Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word
Desirable
- To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department
- Knowledge of the patient administration system
- Good time keeping & Organisational 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.
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).
