Job summary
The post-holder will lead on the orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service in conjunction with the Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist and Consultant Neurologist. This includes the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) clinic. They will also lead on the Adults with learning disabilities (ALD) clinic.
The post holder will co-ordinate the orthoptic assessment and virtual review of orthoptic-led patients under the care of the neuro-ophthalmology service alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (such as neurology, endocrinology, AHP groups and so on).
The post-holder will be expected to produce regular audits, quality improvement projects and service evaluation for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology clinics (including IIH) and the ALD service.
As part of general Orthoptic duties the post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic, Paediatric and Neuro-ophthalmology services.
We will support you in your role to develop your skills and knowledge. There is scope in the future for an ACP role within the team. The extensive range of clinics you can be involved in will also allow you to develop and progress in the areas you enjoy.
For further information or to visit the department please contact Mr Zishan Naeem (Head Orthoptist) for further details on Zishan.naeem@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
o To lead on the orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service in conjunction with the Consultant Neuro-ophthalmologist and Consultant Neurologist. This includes the Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) clinic.
o Lead on the Adults with learning disabilities (ALD) clinic.
o Co-ordinate the orthoptic assessment and virtual review of orthoptic-led patients under the care of the neuro-ophthalmology service alongside the wider multidisciplinary team (such as neurology, endocrinology, AHP groups and so on).
o To produce regular audits, quality improvement projects and service evaluation for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology clinics (including IIH) and the ALD service.
o Review guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for orthoptic-led neuro-ophthalmology service (including IIH) and ALD service, in conjunction with the lead consultants for those services.
o Work as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage any patient referred to the Orthoptic Department.
o Participate in educational activities ran by and for the Orthoptic Department. This includes the teaching of pre-registration optometrists, medical undergraduates, junior doctors and other health care professionals, in addition to the teaching of undergraduate orthoptic students.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth), BMedSci (Orthoptics) and/or a diploma from the British Orthoptic Council
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Up to date proof of CPD in line with HCPC guidelines
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- BIOS Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Administration and supply of medicines by Orthoptists
- Masters module/equivalent in OCT interpretation in Neuro-ophthalmology
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in all areas of clinical orthoptics
- Experience in Humphrey and Goldmann visual field assessmentPreviously worked single-handed
- Experience working in orthoptic-led clinics
- Teaching clinical orthoptic skills to undergraduate orthoptic students
- Teaching to other health care professionals e.g. pre-registration optometrists, school nurses and undergraduate medical students
- Experience in auditing procedures
- Experience working with children and adults with special needs and/or learning difficulties
- Ability to organise and manage own workload
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
- Ability to actively participate in departmental clinical education and teaching of practical orthoptic skills
- Understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Willingness to contribute to research within the department
- Adaptable and flexible to cope with all aspects of work and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in interpreting OCT findings
- Experience working in a community orthoptic setting
- Knowledge of the Care Records System (CRS)
- Knowledge of the Patient's Charter
- Paper and/or articles published in journals or newsletters
- Lectures or presentations given/posters presented at a local or national level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth), BMedSci (Orthoptics) and/or a diploma from the British Orthoptic Council
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC)
- Up to date proof of CPD in line with HCPC guidelines
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- BIOS Recognised Teaching Qualification
- Administration and supply of medicines by Orthoptists
- Masters module/equivalent in OCT interpretation in Neuro-ophthalmology
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in all areas of clinical orthoptics
- Experience in Humphrey and Goldmann visual field assessmentPreviously worked single-handed
- Experience working in orthoptic-led clinics
- Teaching clinical orthoptic skills to undergraduate orthoptic students
- Teaching to other health care professionals e.g. pre-registration optometrists, school nurses and undergraduate medical students
- Experience in auditing procedures
- Experience working with children and adults with special needs and/or learning difficulties
- Ability to organise and manage own workload
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
- Ability to actively participate in departmental clinical education and teaching of practical orthoptic skills
- Understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Willingness to contribute to research within the department
- Adaptable and flexible to cope with all aspects of work and changing circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in interpreting OCT findings
- Experience working in a community orthoptic setting
- Knowledge of the Care Records System (CRS)
- Knowledge of the Patient's Charter
- Paper and/or articles published in journals or newsletters
- Lectures or presentations given/posters presented at a local or national level
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).
