Job summary
Are you an Orthoptist looking for a challenging adult neurological caseload?
Do you have a passion for working not only in the out-patient environment but also within a ward setting?
Would you like to work within apurpose built eye unit in one of the largest and highest performing Trusts in the North West?
If the answer is YES to the above then we have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for an additional Specialist Orthoptist to join our existing team of 2 specialist orthoptistsand 2 advanced orthoptists already working within the Stroke, ABI and Neuro-Ophthalmology caseload, this position also includes various additional orthoptic hospital and community clinics and the chance to be involved in the orthoptic teaching we provide.
This is an amazing opportunity for an Orthoptist with experience of an adult caseload to join our well-established team to provide not only an excellent standard of care to all patients but to develop themselves within a stroke and ABI role too.
Applications from newly qualified orthoptists who do not meet the specific criteria for Band 6 will be considered and appointed initially to Band 5 with subsequent run through to Band 6 on completion of satisfactory training; preceptorship and mentorship support will be in place and responsibilities will depend upon experience.
Follow us and our fabulous eye team on Twitter @LTHorthoptics and @EyeLthtr to see what you could be a part of.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join our team of 22 Orthoptists working alongside 3 Ophthalmologists with a specialist interest in neuro-ophthalmology, ocular motility and paediatrics with support from an additional 9 consultants in oculo-plastics, retina, glaucoma and cornea, we also have a team of Optometrists; 3 of which provide paediatric refractions, in addition to a large team of Ophthalmic Technicians, Nurses and 2 Ophthalmic Photographers.
Using your experience gainedso far as an Orthoptist we will develop you further within the stroke, ABI and neuro-ophthalmology caseload plus a broad range of hospital and community Orthoptics including single handed working at a specialist level.
As a large department with a commitment to teaching we have Orthoptic undergraduates from all years and all Universities throughout the year plus various other students.
Our working week is Monday to Friday typically 08:30 - 16:40
About us
The Orthoptic department is based at Royal Preston Hospital with 4 additional community clinics, several special schools and our purpose built Lancashire Eye Centre situated atChorley District General Hospital.
Our eye unit has been designed to not only give the patient and their relatives/carers the best experience but also our team too; with individual 6m Orthoptic rooms fully equipped even with a window for those far distance cover tests we hope we have thought of everything.
Our HASU is based at Royal Preston Hospitalalong with other wards we visit and an additional stroke rehab ward at Chorley District General Hospital.
We are a very busy and large department who work closely with our eyecolleagues striving to provide excellent care with compassion; if you manage your time well and work well within a dynamic team then this is the place for you.
We are always looking for ways to further develop ourselves and the team plus looking to see what we could do differently and in fact better, this is why we actively encourage and support CPD, audit and research and have mentorship/preceptorship in place for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specification for full duties of the role.
To support the Orthoptic Stroke and ABI Service in providing clinical assessment, management and multidisciplinary working in the outpatient, ward and HASU setting for individuals who have had a stroke, ABI or other neuro-ophthalmology diagnosis.
Responsible for providing specialised Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner within the hospital setting and community outreach clinics, accepting direct referral of patients of all ages who have a wide spectrum of ocular motility disorders and visual problems.
To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptist, being responsible for the instigation of follow-up care and/or onward referral to the sub-speciality Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists as appropriate.
To be involved in the clinical teaching of undergraduate Orthoptists, pre-registration Optometrists, medical students and other health care professionals as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job descriptions and person specification for full duties of the role.
To support the Orthoptic Stroke and ABI Service in providing clinical assessment, management and multidisciplinary working in the outpatient, ward and HASU setting for individuals who have had a stroke, ABI or other neuro-ophthalmology diagnosis.
Responsible for providing specialised Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner within the hospital setting and community outreach clinics, accepting direct referral of patients of all ages who have a wide spectrum of ocular motility disorders and visual problems.
To assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients of all ages referred to the Orthoptist, being responsible for the instigation of follow-up care and/or onward referral to the sub-speciality Orthoptists/Optometrists/Ophthalmologists as appropriate.
To be involved in the clinical teaching of undergraduate Orthoptists, pre-registration Optometrists, medical students and other health care professionals as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent).
- Professional registration with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates
- Stroke Masters Module or other relevant qualification
- Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult Orthoptic caseload.
- Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
- Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels.
- Proven postgraduate clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience of an Orthoptic Stroke caseload
- Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment
- Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists
- Evidence of Audit
- Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students
Skills
Essential
- oProven ability in the use of complex specialist Orthoptic equipment.
- oCommunication skills with a wide range of individuals including other health professionals across the Trust.
- oProven organisational skills for own time and that of others.
- oAbility to use IT systems relevant to role
- oPractices / supports evidence-based practice
- oMaintain / update knowledge of current Orthoptic best practice / clinical audit / research and IT skills.
Desirable
- oGood presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Orthoptics (or equivalent).
- Professional registration with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC).
- Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate training and certificates
- Stroke Masters Module or other relevant qualification
- Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake 2 day BIOS course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven knowledge and experience managing specifically an adult Orthoptic caseload.
- Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients and be able to explain findings to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels
- Proven knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex facts and situations and problem solving techniques and be able to explain these to patients/parents/carers/students/GP's and other health professionals on varying levels.
- Proven postgraduate clinical experience.
Desirable
- Experience of an Orthoptic Stroke caseload
- Experience working as an Orthoptist in the ward environment
- Experience of various Neurological conditions seen by Orthoptists
- Evidence of Audit
- Experience of teaching orthoptic undergraduates and or other health professionals and students
Skills
Essential
- oProven ability in the use of complex specialist Orthoptic equipment.
- oCommunication skills with a wide range of individuals including other health professionals across the Trust.
- oProven organisational skills for own time and that of others.
- oAbility to use IT systems relevant to role
- oPractices / supports evidence-based practice
- oMaintain / update knowledge of current Orthoptic best practice / clinical audit / research and IT skills.
Desirable
- oGood presentation 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).
