Job summary
An opportunity has arisen at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a newly qualified Orthoptist. We are looking for a full time Band 5 Orthoptist (37.5hours/week), to work as part of our friendly team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will gain experience in a wide range of orthoptic services, which will include working as a member of a highly specialist team in paediatric ophthalmology, ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmology clinics.
The position is based at Arrowe Park Hospital with a possibility of single handed community clinics across the Wirral Peninsula, as competency increases.
We are an accredited department for orthoptic under-graduates on placement and as a teaching hospital we are involved in the clinical teaching of medical students, junior doctors, student nurses and pre-registration optometrists. An interest in teaching will therefore be an advantage. We are committed to CPD and allocate time for this.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A degree or equivalent in Orthoptics and state registration with the HCPC is essential
This post would be suitable for an orthoptist who has recently qualified and is looking for a post to complete their preceptorship year.
For further information please contact: Victoria Smerdon, Consultant Orthoptist via email victoria.smerdon1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
A degree or equivalent in Orthoptics and state registration with the HCPC is essential
This post would be suitable for an orthoptist who has recently qualified and is looking for a post to complete their preceptorship year.
For further information please contact: Victoria Smerdon, Consultant Orthoptist via email victoria.smerdon1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptic
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As a newly qualified post, evidence of previous exposure to different aspects of orthoptics
- Awareness of WUTH Trust values.
Desirable
- Awareness of wider NHS needs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients from different ethnic groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Orthoptic
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable
Other Requirements
Desirable
- Current UK driving licence
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As a newly qualified post, evidence of previous exposure to different aspects of orthoptics
- Awareness of WUTH Trust values.
Desirable
- Awareness of wider NHS needs
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Be able to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients from different ethnic groups.
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).
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).
