Job summary
An opportunity has opened up to join a small team of orthoptists in Great Western Hospital.
This is an ideal first post for a newly qualified orthoptist.
We can provide you with a thorough grounding in all aspects of clinical work. We are a friendly and supportive team that will provide experience of paediatric patients, adult patients from newly acquired palsies, TED, accident and trauma cases.
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous practitioner to provide orthoptic services. This includes assessment of new patients and management of infants, children, adults and the elderly. To maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital.
The role will be mainly Paediatric Orthoptic Clinics and Ocular motility Clinics.
Continuing professional development and clinical audit are encouraged in the department.
About us
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
- Service We will put our patients first
- Teamwork We will work together
- Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
- Respect We will act with integrity
Our establishment currently has three orthoptists, a mix of band 6 and 7. We look forward to welcoming a suitable band 5 into the department. We also have 3 optometrists and one contact lens optician.
We are a large trust that works in partnership across the region with other trusts. It is a forward looking trust with exciting expansion plans. A new expanded Accident and Emergency department is currently under construction.
Situated on the M4 we have good transport links to places such as Bath, Bristol and London. There is also easy access to such tourist areas as the Cotswold's and the South West
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly provide Orthoptic services as agreed with the Clinical Lead Orthoptist. This includes theassessment of new patients and the management of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
- To contribute to the general running and functions of the Orthoptic service to include administration,planning, and development.
- To keep and maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital using the Trust informationsystems.
- To take an active part in local and national research and audit, undertaking data collection asrequired.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levelsprofessional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professionalconduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOS.
- To be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate inthe development of departmental policies.
- To understand and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk forthe Orthoptic service and Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To directly provide Orthoptic services as agreed with the Clinical Lead Orthoptist. This includes theassessment of new patients and the management of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.
- To contribute to the general running and functions of the Orthoptic service to include administration,planning, and development.
- To keep and maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital using the Trust informationsystems.
- To take an active part in local and national research and audit, undertaking data collection asrequired.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levelsprofessional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professionalconduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOS.
- To be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate inthe development of departmental policies.
- To understand and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk forthe Orthoptic service and Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (or Diploma) in Orthoptics
- Current Professional registration with HCPC
- Membership of BIOS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in paediatric Orthoptics
- Knowledge of formulating treatment plans using problem solving and involving complex factors
- Evidence of ability to work on own and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Awareness of the significance to own practice of legislation including ; Confidentiality and Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding issues, Clinical governance
- Undergraduate experience of neuroophthalmology / other specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed ability to communicate with all ages, ethnicity and abilities in explaining diagnosis and treatment to gain optimum cooperation and results
- To be able to communicate sensitive and complex information , sometimes in distressing /emotional circumstances
- Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients
Desirable
- Good presentation skills for formal and informal teaching
- IT skills with knowledge and experience of office and excel
- Demonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively and to deal with patients tactfully, efficiently and with empathy
- Driver with clean licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (or Diploma) in Orthoptics
- Current Professional registration with HCPC
- Membership of BIOS
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in paediatric Orthoptics
- Knowledge of formulating treatment plans using problem solving and involving complex factors
- Evidence of ability to work on own and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Awareness of the significance to own practice of legislation including ; Confidentiality and Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding issues, Clinical governance
- Undergraduate experience of neuroophthalmology / other specialist areas
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed ability to communicate with all ages, ethnicity and abilities in explaining diagnosis and treatment to gain optimum cooperation and results
- To be able to communicate sensitive and complex information , sometimes in distressing /emotional circumstances
- Proven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patients
Desirable
- Good presentation skills for formal and informal teaching
- IT skills with knowledge and experience of office and excel
- Demonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively and to deal with patients tactfully, efficiently and with empathy
- Driver with clean licence
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).
