Job summary
The Orthoptic Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital provides services across the East of the Health Board, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. The department offers a wide range of specialist clinics, including Stroke, Neurological Conditions and Visual Processing Disorders, working closely within multidisciplinary teams to support patients with complex needs.
We are a small, friendly and progressive team of dedicated Orthoptists, committed to clinical excellence, service development and continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive department where your skills and ideas will be valued and where you can develop your career in a varied and rewarding role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, both preventative and curative as directed by the standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
- To assess, treat and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic service at the main base and manage own complex caseload, and be responsible for single handed practice in the community clinics as designated by the Head Orthoptist.
- To determine the clinical diagnosis and to develop effective treatment plans, and refer to the Ophthalmologist when required.
- To participate in specialist clinics including the children's refraction service, stroke, Visual processing clinics and specialist assessment and management of pupils at Special Schools/Units.
- To assist in the clinical teaching of Orthoptics to Orthoptic undergraduates on placement and other health professionals, including pre-registration Optometrists, Health Visitors, School Nurses, General Practitioners (GP), junior doctors and medical students.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If this role has caught your eye, you can find further details in the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If this role has caught your eye, you can find further details in the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- UK Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society
- To hold HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post graduate clinical experience and attendance at relevant courses
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of participating in teaching of healthcare professionals and Orthoptic undergraduates.
- Willingness to undertake a relevant teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability in Orthoptic clinical skills with evidence of competence in working with a varied caseload
- Proven in depth knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex information
- Evidence of working autonomously in clinical situations
- Evidence of up to date Orthoptic knowledge / techniques by attending training courses.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills with all age groups
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
- Experience and / or ability to use computers
- Effective presentation skills
- Professional and motivated approach.
- Communicate well with colleagues and other professionals
- Flexible and reliable approach to working patterns
- Caring and considerate attitude
- Neat appearance, good time keeper, well organised and reliable
- Willing to work at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital and it's outreach clinics
- Enthusiastic.
- To be competent in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- UK Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society
- To hold HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post graduate clinical experience and attendance at relevant courses
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of participating in teaching of healthcare professionals and Orthoptic undergraduates.
- Willingness to undertake a relevant teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability in Orthoptic clinical skills with evidence of competence in working with a varied caseload
- Proven in depth knowledge of formulating treatment plans involving complex information
- Evidence of working autonomously in clinical situations
- Evidence of up to date Orthoptic knowledge / techniques by attending training courses.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills with all age groups
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Able to communicate effectively with colleagues
- Evidence of supporting others in a clinical environment
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
- Experience and / or ability to use computers
- Effective presentation skills
- Professional and motivated approach.
- Communicate well with colleagues and other professionals
- Flexible and reliable approach to working patterns
- Caring and considerate attitude
- Neat appearance, good time keeper, well organised and reliable
- Willing to work at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital and it's outreach clinics
- Enthusiastic.
- To be competent in written and spoken English
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
