Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our friendly team of 11 orthoptists, 1 Orthoptic Assistant, 3 Ophthalmic Technicians and 3 Optometrists across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from experienced and recently qualified Orthoptists wishing to gain further experience in a varied clinical workload; Adult and Paediatric Orthoptic clinics, Joint Orthoptic and Consultant Motility and Paediatric Ophthalmology Clinics, School Vision screening, Community Clinics, Visual field assessment (Humphrey field analyser, Octopus 900) and Optical Coherence Tomography.
About us
The Ophthalmology, Optometry and Orthoptic Dept at CHFT prides itself on being a modern, innovative and well integrated department who provides friendly compassionate care across all of our sites in line with the Trust values.
Our objectives include transforming and improving patient care through technology, keeping the base safe, preparing a workforce for the future through technology enablement, and contributing towards our financial stability.
We provide a large numbers of ophthalmic subspecialties, emergency and routine care and a wide range of diagnostic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, working under the clinical supervision of senior Orthoptic colleagues.
To independently investigate, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic department.
To perform Visual Field analysis using the Humphrey field analyser
To carry out Orthoptic Vision Screening in the community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, working under the clinical supervision of senior Orthoptic colleagues.
To independently investigate, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic department.
To perform Visual Field analysis using the Humphrey field analyser
To carry out Orthoptic Vision Screening in the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of a variety of Orthoptic diagnoses
Desirable
- Experience of Visual Field testing using Humphrey perimeter, Octopus and Goldman
- Working single handed
- Experience of school vision screening
- Expereince working in community clinics
Training
Essential
- Understanding the importance of continuing professional development
- Experience in undertaking / Willingness to undertake audit and research
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- Orthoptic knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmology defects
Skills
Essential
- Experience working in a pressured environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Membership of the British & Irish Orthoptic Society
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience of a variety of Orthoptic diagnoses
Desirable
- Experience of Visual Field testing using Humphrey perimeter, Octopus and Goldman
- Working single handed
- Experience of school vision screening
- Expereince working in community clinics
Training
Essential
- Understanding the importance of continuing professional development
- Experience in undertaking / Willingness to undertake audit and research
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- Orthoptic knowledge and understanding of Ophthalmology defects
Skills
Essential
- Experience working in a pressured environment
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
