Job summary
Orthoptist - Band 5 28.5 hours fixed term 8 months
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated Orthoptist to join our team of seven Orthoptists, one field technician, four Optometrists and Ophthalmology . The position is based at Tameside General Hospital but the post holder will be expected to undertake community clinics throughout the whole of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Organisation.
A diploma or degree in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, comprehensive Orthoptic services for Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust both in a hospital setting and in the community. Assessing, determining clinical diagnosis, treating and managing clients referred to the service and providing specialist advice.
To participate in the District Visual Screening Programme delivered in school reception class.
To provide specialist Orthoptic advice to patients and a wide range of Health Professionals
To demonstrate Orthoptics to other health professionals
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of ophthalmological conditions that congenitally affect children
- An understanding of Orthoptic techniques
Experience
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Experience in undertaking vision screening
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- To have an aptitude for working in a caring environment especially with children of all intellectual abilities
- To have a wide understanding of conditions referred to Orthoptist service and the treatment regimes that might be required
- Have good planning and organisational skills and be self-directing and be able to work without direct supervision
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of patients including those with learning difficulties as well as medical professionals
- The ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Committed to delivering a high quality service and developing clinical practice.
- The ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Have IT skills in Office programmes
- A working knowledge of the Humphrey Field Analyser
- A working knowledge of OCT assessment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of ophthalmological conditions that congenitally affect children
- An understanding of Orthoptic techniques
Experience
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
- Experience in undertaking vision screening
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- To have an aptitude for working in a caring environment especially with children of all intellectual abilities
- To have a wide understanding of conditions referred to Orthoptist service and the treatment regimes that might be required
- Have good planning and organisational skills and be self-directing and be able to work without direct supervision
- Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of patients including those with learning difficulties as well as medical professionals
- The ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Committed to delivering a high quality service and developing clinical practice.
- The ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Have IT skills in Office programmes
- A working knowledge of the Humphrey Field Analyser
- A working knowledge of OCT assessment
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).
