Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Advanced Orthoptist, to work for a fixed term of 10 months at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Addenbrooke's Hospital is large teaching hospital and a research centre with strong affiliations with Cambridge University. It has rich history of breaking the barriers of modern medicine and providing compassionate care for the patients.
You will work closely with 9 Orthoptists and 4 Paediatric and Adult Strabismus Consultants.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder is legally and professionally responsible for delivering highly skilled and comprehensive care in the management of complex paediatric and adult Orthoptics at Addenbrooke's NHS Trust.
- To provide high quality Orthoptic service as an autonomous Practitioner.
- To provide highly specialist role in delivering orthoptic assessment and care to neurology, paediatric neurology, stroke, maxillo-facial, endocrinology, genetics, SCBU, endocrine (including thyroid and diabetes) and Emergency Department.
- To provide teaching, supervision and support to Orthoptic undergraduates and multidisciplinary staff.
- Responsible for undertaking and coordinating audits and CPD activities and actively participating in departmental research studies.
- Required to ensure that the policies and procedures of the Department of Orthoptics and Addenbrooke's NHS Trust are adhered to.
- To support and mentor junior members of staff.
- Deputise in the absence of the head orthoptist, managing other staff and assisting with the management of the orthoptic service when required.
- Assist with the Orthoptic Secondary Screening Service.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 27 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 8 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
The advert will close at midnight on 27 March 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on 8 April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptic qualification recognised for State Registration (Diploma or Degree)
- State registration with the HCPC
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification e.g. PTLLS, CTLLS
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in a related area
- Medial exemptions for Orthoptists
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience in all aspects of Orthoptics as well as assessment of children with special needs and genetic anomalies
- Visual field examination and interpretation
- Competence in Goldmann / Octopus and Humphrey visual fields
- Advanced experience of organisation, coordination and leading on clinical supervision and assessment of Orthoptic students, and other students / junior staff requiring Orthoptic education
- Experience of clinical audit
- Significant Experience of developing appropriate programmes of care for individual patients and/or clinical pathways
- Experience of presenting teaching and education in lecture style situations
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of participation in departmental audit / research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of expert Orthoptic knowledge relating to management of complex ocular motility and assessment of children with special needs and genetic anomalies
- Evidence of evidence based practise and extended learning
- Evidence of using own initiative and working under pressure
- Good awareness of Health and Safety issues relating to the delivery of services off site
- Expert knowledge in the surgical management of ocular motility disorders
Skills
Desirable
- Self-motivating
- Demonstrate initiative
- Excellent administrative skills
- Interpretation of OCT / optic disc photographs
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to gain cooperation in a wide range of age groups, ability and comprehension and with an ability to empathise and encourage in a long-term relationship with patient
- Ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
- Demonstrates a good awareness of own role and responsibilities within a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses
- Maintain reflective CPD portfolio following BIOS / HCPC guidelines
- Work to requirements of the Code of Practice and Professional Standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
- Ability to travel cross site
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Orthoptic qualification recognised for State Registration (Diploma or Degree)
- State registration with the HCPC
- Recognised clinical teaching qualification e.g. PTLLS, CTLLS
Desirable
- Masters Level qualification in a related area
- Medial exemptions for Orthoptists
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Advanced experience in all aspects of Orthoptics as well as assessment of children with special needs and genetic anomalies
- Visual field examination and interpretation
- Competence in Goldmann / Octopus and Humphrey visual fields
- Advanced experience of organisation, coordination and leading on clinical supervision and assessment of Orthoptic students, and other students / junior staff requiring Orthoptic education
- Experience of clinical audit
- Significant Experience of developing appropriate programmes of care for individual patients and/or clinical pathways
- Experience of presenting teaching and education in lecture style situations
- Experience of line management
Desirable
- Experience of participation in departmental audit / research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of expert Orthoptic knowledge relating to management of complex ocular motility and assessment of children with special needs and genetic anomalies
- Evidence of evidence based practise and extended learning
- Evidence of using own initiative and working under pressure
- Good awareness of Health and Safety issues relating to the delivery of services off site
- Expert knowledge in the surgical management of ocular motility disorders
Skills
Desirable
- Self-motivating
- Demonstrate initiative
- Excellent administrative skills
- Interpretation of OCT / optic disc photographs
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- Ability to gain cooperation in a wide range of age groups, ability and comprehension and with an ability to empathise and encourage in a long-term relationship with patient
- Ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
- Demonstrates a good awareness of own role and responsibilities within a team
- Awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses
- Maintain reflective CPD portfolio following BIOS / HCPC guidelines
- Work to requirements of the Code of Practice and Professional Standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
- Ability to travel cross site
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).