Advanced Orthoptist

Job title:

Advanced Orthoptist

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated 0.55 wte Band 7 Advanced Orthoptist (fixed term contract 9 months to cover maternity leave) – with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our friendly innovative team based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH). Services are provided at RSUH, County Hospital, community outreach clinics and orthoptic led vision screening.Our department is very proactive and we are always looking improve the service offered to our patients. Some of our specialist orthoptic services are: stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, TED, Botox, SEN, disc/IIH assessment (for which we recently won the Improving Together prize at our staff awards).The post holder will work alongside 12 orthoptists, 1 orthoptic assistant, 3 clerical staff and will work closely with 2 paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologists – as well as 10 other consultant ophthalmologists.Main duties of the job

• To provide an extended specialist role as lead Orthoptist for neuro ophthalmology and adult strabismus.
• To undertake a clinical leadership role that will require advanced specialist knowledge within this discipline.
• To help to develop staff working in this domain.
• To be responsible for writing and reviewing policies within this service domain.
• To use advanced clinical reasoning and advanced clinical communication to assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic Department including in-patients and out-patients. This includes new and follow-up patients as well as onward referral and safe discharge. Patients may have complex neurological conditions and complex ocular motility disorders. This needs specialist skills based on clinical and analytic reasoning and using evidence based practice.
• To actively teach Orthoptics to medical and non-medical personnel and participate in the clinical supervision of Orthoptic undergraduate students, contributing towards their assessments.

About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.Date posted30 August 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£41,659 to £47,672 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration9 monthsWorking patternPart-timeReference number205-6514700Job locationsRoyal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadStoke on TrentST4 6QGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential

• orthoptic degree or equivalent professional qualification
• registration with the HCPC
• clinical tutor qualification

Desirable

• Masters level qualifications/modules

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in all aspects of clinical orthoptics for 5 years
• Evidence of clinical development
• Experience of completing student assessments
• Experience undertaking and presenting audits/case studies

Desirable

• Member of BIOS CAG e.g. Stroke

Skills ability and knowledgeEssential

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills

Personal qualitiesEssential

• Professional manner
• Enthusiastic
• Conscientious
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• good time management

Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssential

• orthoptic degree or equivalent professional qualification
• registration with the HCPC
• clinical tutor qualification

Desirable

• Masters level qualifications/modules

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in all aspects of clinical orthoptics for 5 years
• Evidence of clinical development
• Experience of completing student assessments
• Experience undertaking and presenting audits/case studies

Desirable

• Member of BIOS CAG e.g. Stroke

Skills ability and knowledgeEssential

• Good organisational and planning skills
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills

Personal qualitiesEssential

• Professional manner
• Enthusiastic
• Conscientious
• Able to work on own and as part of a team
• good time management

Expected salary

£41659 – 47672 per year

Location

Stoke-on-Trent

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:11:14 GMT

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