Orthoptist

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a dynamic, self-motivated orthoptist looking for a post in a district general hospital in a beautiful part of the country? Do you have an ability to work alone and as part of a team? If so, we have a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine working in a busy outpatient clinic with effective work life balance.

Main duties of the job

Provide a high standard of orthoptics to patients of all ages and with a wide variety of orthoptic conditions.
Be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways for patients of all ages using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
Make decisions and offer advice about the orthoptic care of a child as part of a multi-disciplinary team of ophthalmologists, orthoptists, optometrists, medical photographers, ophthalmic technicians, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.

Undertake an orthoptic extended role in line with departmental requirements.

Diploma or Degree (BSc Hons or BMedSci in Orthoptics) & registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Previous orthoptic experience (applications welcome from newly qualified graduates and appointment will be to band 5 if no previous experience)
Sound clinical experience and judgement underpinned by specialist theoretical knowledge base

Enthusiasm and motivation

About us

A unique experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team working in a district general hospital. We have regular teaching sessions and support for CPD activities and opportunities for training others too.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Dependent on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-AHP201ORTH

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
To support Ophthalmology as required.
Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services
To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans / care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice.
To support Ophthalmology as required.
Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification
To be registered with the HCPC

Desirable

Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society

Experience

Essential

Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases
Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision.
To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints
To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD)
Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word

Desirable

To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department
Knowledge of the patient administration system
Good time keeping & Organisational skills

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

Degree in Orthoptics or Diploma if trained before existence of degree qualification
To be registered with the HCPC

Desirable

Member of the British and Irish Orthoptic society

Experience

Essential

Ability to assess, diagnose and treat a full range of Orthoptic cases
Ability to manage and take responsibility for own workload without direct clinical supervision.
To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment with time constraints
To be able to adapt and work flexible to meet the needs of the service

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrate an awareness and motivation towards continued professional development (CPD)
Computer literacy with knowledge and experience using Microsoft word

Desirable

To show interest in undertaking an extended role in the department
Knowledge of the patient administration system
Good time keeping & Organisational skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).