Job summary
This is a great opportunity to become part of a large, forward thinking Orthoptic team at North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust.
The team consists of 15 Orthoptists who deliver core Orthoptic clinics and support a wide variety of Ophthalmology clinics. In addition, the team undertake advanced and extended roles in stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric-ophthalmology, glaucoma, injection clinics, VPD and SEN.
The wider Ophthalmology team consists of 9 Optometrists, 7 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 3 SAS doctors. Warrington is also a teaching site and have 4 surgical trainees.
There is a close working relationship with the nursing, optometry, imaging, medical and administrative teams.
There are ample opportunities for further development and training and Orthoptists have protected clinical admin and CPD time.
This is a part time position, covering maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The role includes core orthoptic clinics, supporting paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus clinics, community clinics and supporting casualty clinics.
Orthoptic clinics are undertaken at Warrington Hospital and various community clinics in the area including a brand-new health hub located in Runcorn Shopping City. Ability to travel to sites is part of the role, however where possible staff stay in one location each day.
The role is a band 5 Orthoptist therefore we would welcome applications from new graduates along with those with prior experience. New graduates will be expected to undertake a thorough preceptorship and will be given time and support to undertake this.
We are a teaching hospital and regularly take orthoptic undergraduates from The University of Liverpool.
Clinical audit is expected and training and support will be provided.
We are looking for a team player who is looking to further develop and enhance their skills in Orthoptics and the wider ophthalmology service.
About us
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Able to plan and prioritise workload.2. Make clinical judgement on a new referral and advise on the urgency and nature of the appointment.3. To arrange follow up appointments for orthoptic patients on all clinics in the hospital and community.4. To liaise with and give detailed medical information to all members of the Orthoptic team and other professions as necessary to establish a high-quality coordinated Service, e.g. education, MDTs, other health care professionals, optometrists, GPs.5. To be responsible for accepting, co-ordination and organising referrals and appointments for new patients.6. Participate and make recommendations for the provision of patient information.7. To liaise with clerical and admin staff regarding patients records and appointments.8. To be solely responsible for the single-handed running of community clinics both administratively and professionally.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Able to plan and prioritise workload.2. Make clinical judgement on a new referral and advise on the urgency and nature of the appointment.3. To arrange follow up appointments for orthoptic patients on all clinics in the hospital and community.4. To liaise with and give detailed medical information to all members of the Orthoptic team and other professions as necessary to establish a high-quality coordinated Service, e.g. education, MDTs, other health care professionals, optometrists, GPs.5. To be responsible for accepting, co-ordination and organising referrals and appointments for new patients.6. Participate and make recommendations for the provision of patient information.7. To liaise with clerical and admin staff regarding patients records and appointments.8. To be solely responsible for the single-handed running of community clinics both administratively and professionally.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing orthoptic patients ( can be via placements)
Desirable
- Experience in visual field testing
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Empathy
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in assessing orthoptic patients ( can be via placements)
Desirable
- Experience in visual field testing
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Empathy
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Knowledge of clinical audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
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
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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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
