Orthoptist

candidate will hold their own general Orthoptic caseload and will perform

both new and follow-up assessments . There may be opportunity to work in

multi-disciplinary clinics with both our paediatric Ophthalmologist and

Optometrists and secondary screening clinics.

The successful candidate may be required to work at any of our Trust

sites. The successful candidate will therefore require excellent

communication and organisational skills

post holder will act as a source of expertise on the diagnosis and management

of ocular motility disorder to patients, carers, other health care

professionals, G.P.s and Ophthalmology Medical staff. They will be required to

accurately diagnose and develop effective treatment plans for patients, ensure

timely review.. They will appropriately discharge and make onward referral to

other services within the Trust for both Ophthalmological and emotional

support, involving external agencies such as the DVLA and local government

sensory support services where necessary. The post holder will be required to

educate and train other Health care professionals, undergraduate Orthoptic

students, medical students, Opticians and work experience students. They will be required to participate actively

in continuous professional development to benefit both themselves and the

Orthoptic services.

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

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Statutory Registration

Essential: - HCPC registration; - Ongoing CPD

Desirable: - BIOS registration

Special Requirments

Essential: - Up to date knowledge of clinical techniques and technology; - Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma/degree in Orthoptics

Desirable: - Clinical teachers qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of Goldmann visual field testing; - Experience of clinical teaching ideally including Orthoptic undergraduates

Special Skills and Knowledge

Desirable: - Experienced with computer software; - Research skills

Special Requirments

Essential: - Up to date knowledge of clinical techniques and technology; - Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post