Orthoptist

We are looking for 2 highly motivated and proactive individuals to join the team. The role requires individuals who would like to gain experience in a teaching hospital within the Oxford Deanery. We need individuals who would like to manage a variety of Orthoptic patients to improve and enhance their skills.

We have a team of 6 orthoptists who cover all aspects of orthoptic care ( paediatrics, adult and specialist clinics). We are a dynamic and evolving department.

The post holder, as an autonomous practitioner, is legally and professionally responsible for delivering highly skilled, patient focused care in the management of ocular motility disorders in accordance with the codes of practice recommended by the BIOS and local protocols.

To provide clinical services at main base and community locations as required

Assess a variety of patients with complex conditions

Demonstrate clinical skills to Undergraduate Orthoptic students, Junior Doctors, Student Nurses, Optometrists and other healthcare professionals

Actively participate in audit and clinical governanceTo undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues.

To deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc, which may arise during the working day and to liaise with the Lead/ Deputy Head Orthoptists to take the appropriate action and to organise Orthoptic appointments when requested.

To undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues.
To deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc, which may arise during the working day and to liaise with the Lead/ Deputy Head
Orthoptists to take the appropriate action and to organise Orthoptic
appointments when requested.
To check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to
the manager in a timely manner.
To be familiar with Medway to check clinic bookings are appropriate to the
Orthoptic schedule.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists,
Optometrists, medical photographers, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.

To plan and prioritise own workload.
To participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended.
To participate in departmental audit and research where possible.
To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave.
To report damage or functioning problems to the manager in a timely fashion.
To cover Visual fields clinics as needed by the Lead Orthoptist

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.