Specialist Orthoptist

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated full time, permanent Band 6 Orthoptist to join our team of 3 Orthoptists and 10 consultant Ophthalmologists based at the Eye Unit, Abergele Hospital.

The Orthoptic department provides general adult and paediatric clinics including patients from eye casualty, neurology, stroke rehabilitation, secondary vision screening and special schools screening.

The Orthoptic service is based at Abergele Hospital with outreach clinics at several community locations therefore the post holder must have a driving licence and car.

We are an accredited department for undergraduate students and as a teaching hospital we are involved in the clinical teaching of medical students, junior doctors, pre-registration optometrists and other professionals. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Professional development is encouraged and full participation is required in clinical audit, clinical governance sessions, departmental meetings and courses/seminars relevant to the role.

Applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with the HCPC.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The Orthoptic department provides general adult and paediatric clinics including patients from eye casualty, neurology, stroke rehabilitation, secondary vision screening and special schools screening.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.