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 our
Eye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work
due to start later 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 endeavour to
keep 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 Orthoptist (30 hours per week) with experience or interest in Neuro-Orthoptics to join
our friendly team of eightOrthoptists, nine Optometrists
and two paediatric Ophthalmologists. They will work closely alongside our
specialist Neuro-Ophthalmologist at Sunderland Eye Infirmary and have the
unique opportunity to develop and establish the Neuro-Orthoptic role in
accordance to the service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will lead and run Neuro-Orthoptic service and will be
responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and monitoring this service.
They will undertake a clinical leadership role and will require specialist
knowledge within the Neuro-Ophthalmology Orthoptic service domain.
Consideration will be given for candidates expressing a keen interest for this
role who have not yet attained advanced Neuro-Orthoptic knowledge as training
and development opportunities will be provided for further skill enhancement.
This
role will work closely alongside our consultant Neuro-Ophthalmologist in
consultant lead Orthoptic delivered Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. The role will
also comprise of joint Orthoptic and Neuro consultant clinics. In addition to
this, the role provides a varied caseload with patients from Maxillofacial,
Emergency care, Adult Motility and acute stroke services. This role also offers
the opportunity for paediatric Orthoptic practice for those who express an
interest as there is flexibility for 1 general Orthoptic clinic per week. The
role requires experience in assessing and managing neuro-Orthoptic patients via
skilled Orthoptic testing as well as the ability to interpret OCT and other
Ophthalmological imaging in accordance with the diagnosis and patient
management process.
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 FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To provide an extended specialist role within the Orthoptic department which includes
neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric and adult strabismus and visiting the acute stroke ward
and the rehabilitation ward to undertake highly specialised assessments. To form a
diagnosis and provide guidance to clinicians for use in planning rehabilitation for patients
with complex conditions and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Advanced orthoptists will undertake a clinical leadership role and require specialist
knowledge within the neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus Orthoptic service
discipline. They will help to develop staff working within this domain.
Advanced orthoptists are responsible for helping to maintain policies within all aspects of
the Orthoptic service domain.
To provide teaching, supervision and support to Orthoptic undergraduate students and to
deliver presentations and teaching to other teams (including medical staff and other AHPs).
To provide comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake highly specialised assessment of patients involving advanced clinical and
communication skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To provide an extended specialist role within the Orthoptic department which includes
neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric and adult strabismus and visiting the acute stroke ward
and the rehabilitation ward to undertake highly specialised assessments. To form a
diagnosis and provide guidance to clinicians for use in planning rehabilitation for patients
with complex conditions and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Advanced orthoptists will undertake a clinical leadership role and require specialist
knowledge within the neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus Orthoptic service
discipline. They will help to develop staff working within this domain.
Advanced orthoptists are responsible for helping to maintain policies within all aspects of
the Orthoptic service domain.
To provide teaching, supervision and support to Orthoptic undergraduate students and to
deliver presentations and teaching to other teams (including medical staff and other AHPs).
To provide comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake highly specialised assessment of patients involving advanced clinical and
communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptics BSc (Hons) OR BSc (Hons) Orthoptics OR Orthoptics BMedSci OR Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
- MSc module(s) in ophthalmological assessment and/or neuro ophthalmology OR Equivalent specialist experience
- To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- BIOS member or other professional liability insurance
- Attendance on Leadership course
- Accredited clinical tutors course
Desirable
- Medical exemptions for orthoptists
- Leadership qualification or working towards
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
- Full driving license and ability to travel between sites
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and be self directing
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Leadership skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical work load and respond calmly and logically t Ability to mentor/guide newly qualified/junior staff members
- Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to gain co-operation in a wide range of ages, ability and understanding
Desirable
- IT skills for information and communication including PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to adapt communication to individuals including non verbal ways e.g. Makaton
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics
- Significant experience in ophthalmological assessment of patients
- Evidence of special interest in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus
- Evidence of continued professional development Advanced experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates, pre-registration optometrists, trainee GPs and junior doctors
- Undertaken and presented audits
Desirable
- Undertaken research
- Experience in presenting at meetings
- GCP training
- Experience in assessment of patients with complex orthoptic conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptics BSc (Hons) OR BSc (Hons) Orthoptics OR Orthoptics BMedSci OR Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)
- MSc module(s) in ophthalmological assessment and/or neuro ophthalmology OR Equivalent specialist experience
- To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- BIOS member or other professional liability insurance
- Attendance on Leadership course
- Accredited clinical tutors course
Desirable
- Medical exemptions for orthoptists
- Leadership qualification or working towards
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
- Full driving license and ability to travel between sites
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills and be self directing
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
- Leadership skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise clinical work load and respond calmly and logically t Ability to mentor/guide newly qualified/junior staff members
- Understanding of and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to gain co-operation in a wide range of ages, ability and understanding
Desirable
- IT skills for information and communication including PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to adapt communication to individuals including non verbal ways e.g. Makaton
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics
- Significant experience in ophthalmological assessment of patients
- Evidence of special interest in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus
- Evidence of continued professional development Advanced experience of delivering student supervision and clinical education to Orthoptic undergraduates, pre-registration optometrists, trainee GPs and junior doctors
- Undertaken and presented audits
Desirable
- Undertaken research
- Experience in presenting at meetings
- GCP training
- Experience in assessment of patients with complex orthoptic conditions
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
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Additional information
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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