Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Team QEH as an Advanced Orthoptist.
Within this role you will ensure the provision of a high quality Orthoptic service to outpatients and inpatients and to provide a high standard of Orthoptic treatment and advice appropriate to the needs of the patient as directed by the standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Main duties of the job
- To utilise your highly specialist knowledge and highly developed skills to perform accurate testing with orthoptic equipment and show a willingness to supplement knowledge with further education.
- As an autonomous practitioner to be responsible for the Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department from any speciality including, paediatrics the Stroke ward, Eye Casualty, Community-led clinics, Neurology and Endocrinology.
- To be responsible for the evaluation of visual acuity, binocular functions and ocular motility disorders in all patients referred to the service including infants with congenital and developmental abnormalities, children and adults with complex needs and/or learning difficulties and patients with neurological conditions.
- To assess patients in Outpatient or Inpatient departments, tailoring your practice to their needs to enable accurate diagnosis and management of all Orthoptic conditions. To analyse, compare and interpret a range of options for each patient underpinned by experience, theory and additional learning where required.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this exciting opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- Degree/diploma in Orthoptic
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)*
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including services such as general orthoptics, paediatrics, community and willingness to extend role
- Audit and clinical governance experience
- Evidence of on-going training and development
- Clinical teaching experience with Optometrists and Medical Students
Desirable
- Experience leading projects and/or training
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Excellent skills in all areas of Orthoptics
- Accurate and legible report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Car driver
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group (SIG)
- Access to a car
Aptitude
Essential
- Your values and behaviours must mirror that of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Member of Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- Degree/diploma in Orthoptic
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)*
- Willingness to undertake further education/training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including services such as general orthoptics, paediatrics, community and willingness to extend role
- Audit and clinical governance experience
- Evidence of on-going training and development
- Clinical teaching experience with Optometrists and Medical Students
Desirable
- Experience leading projects and/or training
Skills
Essential
- Good IT Skills
- Excellent skills in all areas of Orthoptics
- Accurate and legible report writing skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Car driver
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group (SIG)
- Access to a car
Aptitude
Essential
- Your values and behaviours must mirror that of the Trust
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).
