Job summary
There are so many reasons to join our team at Sunderland
Eye Infirmary.Aside from our fantastic staff,
we have lots of exciting things going on.Our plans for ourEye
Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work having
started this year. The new hospital means Sunderland
will remain home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It
will strengthen our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and
nationally as a centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.
We
also never stay still when it comes to discovering new and better treatments.
As one of the few specialist eye hospitals in the country, research and using
developing technology is a key part of our work. We encourage innovation and
research in everything we do. There is always something to get involved
in.If you share our vision for'excellence in all that we do',
wed love you to join us!
We are looking
for an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptists to join our friendly and
experienced team of 9 Orthoptists based at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. As a
tertiary referral centre, our service supports paediatric Ophthalmology,
Neuro-Ophthalmology, Maxillofacial, Emergency care, adult motility and an acute
stroke service. We also participate in student teaching as an accredited
Orthoptic student placement site.
Main duties of the job
The successful
candidate would join a team of 9 Orthoptists. They will also work alongside 2
consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologists, 1 specialist Neuro-Ophthalmologist and 12
Optometrists. They will be based at Sunderland Eye Infirmary and will participate
in joint Consultant, Optometry and individual Orthoptic clinics. They will also
have the opportunity to participate in peripheral clinics, school vision
screening, regular journal clubs and teaching of Orthoptic and medical students.
They would receive support through a mentorship scheme if this is their first
clinical role following qualification.
The working
hours will be 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30. We encourage all hopeful candidates to
contact our Orthoptic Department Manager Rafaela Schelle on 0191 5410093 or rafaela.schelle@nhs.net for further information regarding this
post.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To
provide appropriate Orthoptic assessment for all patients referred to the
department as inpatients or outpatients using a wide range of highly
specialised equipment specific to the investigation.
To
assess, diagnose and treat patients with special needs in specialist childrens
clinics
To
assess eye movement disorders in patients from specialist Clinics including
Neurology, Myasthenia Gravis, Maxillofacial, Endocrinology (including thyroid
and diabetes), Medical Eye Unit and Eye Casualty etc.
To
formulate treatment plans for all types of Orthoptic patients
Exercise
professional clinical judgement during patient assessment in order to reach a
diagnosis in a varied case mix.
Ensure
suitable follow up arrangements are in place.
To
assess patients suitability for Botulinum toxin and adjustable suture surgery.
To
assess patients pre-operatively.
To
assess patients post-operatively
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To
provide appropriate Orthoptic assessment for all patients referred to the
department as inpatients or outpatients using a wide range of highly
specialised equipment specific to the investigation.
To
assess, diagnose and treat patients with special needs in specialist childrens
clinics
To
assess eye movement disorders in patients from specialist Clinics including
Neurology, Myasthenia Gravis, Maxillofacial, Endocrinology (including thyroid
and diabetes), Medical Eye Unit and Eye Casualty etc.
To
formulate treatment plans for all types of Orthoptic patients
Exercise
professional clinical judgement during patient assessment in order to reach a
diagnosis in a varied case mix.
Ensure
suitable follow up arrangements are in place.
To
assess patients suitability for Botulinum toxin and adjustable suture surgery.
To
assess patients pre-operatively.
To
assess patients post-operatively
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Orthoptics- clinical experience or via student placement
- Experience in ophthalmological assessment of patients- Clinical experience or via student placement
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus
- Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates, pre-registration optometrists, trainee GPs and junior doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptics BSc (Hons)
- OR
- BSc (Hons) Orthoptics
- OR
- Orthoptics BMedSci
- OR
- Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
- To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- BIOS member or other professional liability insurance
Desirable
- Medical exemptions for orthoptists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills and be self-directing
- Some presentation skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical work load and respond calmly and logically
- Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to gain co-operation in a wide range of ages, ability and understanding
- IT Skills
- A valid UK driving License & Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
Desirable
- Ability to adapt communication to individuals including non-verbal ways eg Makaton
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to perform accurate assessments with difficult patients
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Orthoptics- clinical experience or via student placement
- Experience in ophthalmological assessment of patients- Clinical experience or via student placement
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus
- Experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates, pre-registration optometrists, trainee GPs and junior doctors
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptics BSc (Hons)
- OR
- BSc (Hons) Orthoptics
- OR
- Orthoptics BMedSci
- OR
- Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
- To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- BIOS member or other professional liability insurance
Desirable
- Medical exemptions for orthoptists
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good planning and organisational skills and be self-directing
- Some presentation skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical work load and respond calmly and logically
- Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to gain co-operation in a wide range of ages, ability and understanding
- IT Skills
- A valid UK driving License & Access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes
Desirable
- Ability to adapt communication to individuals including non-verbal ways eg Makaton
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to perform accurate assessments with difficult patients
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).
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