Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic full-time, HCPC Registered Band 5 Orthoptist to our existing team of 11 Orthoptists, 3 Optometrists, 10 Ophthalmic Photographers and an Orthoptic Administrator to assist in the delivery of Orthoptic services to patients from South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire.
The post is primarily based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but will include sessions within any of the Trusts three hospital Orthoptic departments (experience dependant). A current driving licence and car ownership would be advantageous but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Orthoptic assessment and diagnosis of patients covering a wide age range and a complexity of clinical conditions in addition to planning, implementing and monitoring individual treatment plans, both conservative and surgical, using evidence-based practice and advanced clinical reasoning.
In addition to core orthoptic clinics, the department also supports specialist paediatric, refraction, ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmology clinics. The post holder will also be required to undertake administrative duties consistent with the day to day functioning of an orthoptic clinic.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belongand Thrive, Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good Verbal and written communication skills at all levels
- Ability to sustain mental and physical effort to manage patients of all ages and degrees of illness
- Ability to deal with sensitive information, language difficulties and barriers in a professional and sympathetic manner
- Punctuality and good attendance
- Reliability and flexibility to respond to planned or unpredicted changes in duties across various sites.
- To work within policies relating to patient care.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Desirable
- Enthusiasm, Commitment and Motivation to contribute to service delivery
- Ability to empathise with the patient
- Experience and ability to take administrative/ clinical decision when working unsupervised.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Up to date CPD file
- Evidence of professional post registration development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Orthoptist, or, if newly qualified proven clinical experience over a broad range of skills (preferably referenced by a clinical tutor)
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Some experience in perimetry Humphrey & Goldmann fields and Visual screening
- Knowledge of routine clinical administration
- Experience of working singlehanded
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Good Verbal and written communication skills at all levels
- Ability to sustain mental and physical effort to manage patients of all ages and degrees of illness
- Ability to deal with sensitive information, language difficulties and barriers in a professional and sympathetic manner
- Punctuality and good attendance
- Reliability and flexibility to respond to planned or unpredicted changes in duties across various sites.
- To work within policies relating to patient care.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team member
Desirable
- Enthusiasm, Commitment and Motivation to contribute to service delivery
- Ability to empathise with the patient
- Experience and ability to take administrative/ clinical decision when working unsupervised.
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
- Registration with Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Up to date CPD file
- Evidence of professional post registration development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Orthoptist, or, if newly qualified proven clinical experience over a broad range of skills (preferably referenced by a clinical tutor)
Desirable
- Computer Literacy
- Some experience in perimetry Humphrey & Goldmann fields and Visual screening
- Knowledge of routine clinical administration
- Experience of working singlehanded
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).
