Job summary
To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the clinical workload, supported by a consultant Ophthalmologist specialised in Ocular motility.
Supported by a consultant Ophthalmologist specialised in Ocular motility, to use skills beyond basic orthoptics to aid diagnosis and treatment of patients referred with neurological conditions, paralytic squint, maxillo-facial injuries, endocrine disorders, stroke, special needs/learning disabilities and those seen in the orthoptic screening clinics
Main duties of the job
To use skills beyond basic orthoptics to aid diagnosis and treatment of patients referred with neurological conditions, paralytic squint, maxillo-facial injuries, endocrine disorders, stroke, special needs/learning disabilities and those seen in the orthoptic screening clinics.
To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for selecting cases for treatment and accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload.
To organise this caseload efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priority and use of time, and to maintain clear and accurate patient records. Using advanced clinical reasoning to assess and diagnose paediatric vision disorders, refractive errors, ocular motility disorders, ophthalmic conditions and related multi-system disorders.
To refer patients for onward treatment as necessary and to liaise with health visitors, community paediatricians and school nurses to provide a high-quality service with appropriate input.
About us
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence, Research and Evaluation
Work collaboratively to contribute to the clinical audit programme within Ophthalmology.
Support and contribute to quality improvement projects, including co-production and co-design with patient and carer groups to support evidence-based practice.
Contribute to the development and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures in Orthoptics and Ophthalmology.
Participate in CQC assessments, other external assessments and reviews as required.
Be conversant with best practice including national and local reports and policies relating to Orthoptic care.
Report incidents which require escalation, investigation and immediate action to support patient and staff safety.
Contribute to data collection to inform comprehensive quality reports.
Collaboration
Provide credible role modelling and compassionate leadership to Orthoptists and Ophthal-mology teams at all times.
Work collaboratively to support delivery.
Actively involve others in communications between patients, their families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, supporting excellent communication at all times.
Work collaboratively with patient forums and multi-disciplinary colleagues to support prac-tice and service development, meeting the needs of the local population.
Be actively involved in monitoring standards of care and act on feedback from patients, their families and carers.
Act as an advocate through all communication with colleagues, patients, families and carers.
Utilise evidence based clinical practice contributing to service development and pathways of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Evidence, Research and Evaluation
Work collaboratively to contribute to the clinical audit programme within Ophthalmology.
Support and contribute to quality improvement projects, including co-production and co-design with patient and carer groups to support evidence-based practice.
Contribute to the development and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures in Orthoptics and Ophthalmology.
Participate in CQC assessments, other external assessments and reviews as required.
Be conversant with best practice including national and local reports and policies relating to Orthoptic care.
Report incidents which require escalation, investigation and immediate action to support patient and staff safety.
Contribute to data collection to inform comprehensive quality reports.
Collaboration
Provide credible role modelling and compassionate leadership to Orthoptists and Ophthal-mology teams at all times.
Work collaboratively to support delivery.
Actively involve others in communications between patients, their families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, supporting excellent communication at all times.
Work collaboratively with patient forums and multi-disciplinary colleagues to support prac-tice and service development, meeting the needs of the local population.
Be actively involved in monitoring standards of care and act on feedback from patients, their families and carers.
Act as an advocate through all communication with colleagues, patients, families and carers.
Utilise evidence based clinical practice contributing to service development and pathways of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prev experience in a similar role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prev experience in a similar role
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
