Specialist Orthoptist

The candidate will hold their own general Orthoptic caseload and will

perform both new and follow-up assessments . The post holder will work

alongside our urgent care clinic seeing urgent Orthoptic case and also to

provide secondary screening clinics. There will be opportunity to work in

multi-disciplinary clinics with both our paediatric Ophthalmologist and

Optometrists. The successful candidate

may be required to work at any of our Trust sites and will therefore require

excellent organisational skills. Our service has an active Orthoptic stroke

service and there may be opportunity to gain experience in this area.

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

management of ocular motility disorder to patients, carers,G.P.s, Ophthalmology

Medical staff and other health care professionals. They will be required to

accurately diagnose and develop effective treatment plans for patients and

ensure timely review.. They will appropriately discharge and make onward

referral to other services within the Trust for both Ophthalmology 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, Optometry and work experience

students. They will be required to

participate actively in continuous professional development to benefit both

themselves and the Orthoptic services

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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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Experience

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

Statutory Registration

Essential: - HCPC registration; - Ongoing CPD

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Experienced with computer software; - Research skills

Special Requirements

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