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    Orthoptist - St Albans, United Kingdom - NHS Professionals Limited

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    JobTitle and Grade: Band 6 Orthoptist

    Location/Trust: StAlbans Children Centre

    PayRates: Days: £

    HertfordshireCommunity NHS Trust (HCT) is an integral part of the health and care system inHertfordshire, West Essex and parts of East of England. We are one of theprincipal providers of community-based healthcare services to more than million people living in Hertfordshire and beyond. Some of our services alsoextend into the neighbouring areas of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

    TheRole: Please note this vacancy may close early, if a suitable candidate applies.

    Towork as an independent practitioner and as part of a highly motivated team todeliver all levels of Orthoptic investigation and assessment and to be able touse highly specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary.

    Tobe responsible for Orthoptic assessments and treatments for the full range ofOrthoptic referrals for both children and adults and to maintain accurateclinical records in adhere with HCTs Record Keeping Policy.

    Main duties of the job

    Skills/Responsibilities:

  • HCPC Registered
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research relating to all aspects of Orthoptic, Ophthalmic and Optometric care
  • Be responsible for Orthoptic assessments and treatments for the full range of Orthoptic referrals for both children and adult
  • Be able to use highly specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary
  • Maintain accurate clinical records
  • To ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients of all age groups and mental and physical abilities
  • About us

    In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

  • Relevant Qualifications
  • Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable
  • Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

    Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

    Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

    Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please findattached a copy of the full job description under the supporting documentssection for this job advert, this has been provided by the hiring manager.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • HCPC Registered
  • Degree in Orthoptics

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