Bank Specialist Orthoptist - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual with some experience in Paediatric and Adult Orthoptics wishing to join our friendly team of Orthoptists for shifts via the Staff Bank.


You will have a varied and interesting workload with the opportunity to work alongside Ophthalmologists who are experts in their field including Strabismologists, Paediatric Ophthalmologists, Neuro Ophthalmologists and more.

The shifts will include single-handed Clinics at our Community Paediatric sites as well as at Addenbrooke's Hospital, which is a tertiary referral centre.

Experience and HCPC registration are essential.

  • Provide timely Orthoptic and visual field services at Addenbrooke's NHS Trust and off site Community Services, including Specialist Orthoptic Services.
  • Participate in extended scope clinical roles.
  • Personally deliver clinical supervision and instruction to Orthoptists, undergraduate Orthoptists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Contribute to departmental teaching, research and audit.
  • Ensure that the policies and procedures of the Department of Orthoptics and Addenbrooke's NHS Trust are adhered to.
Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners.

Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave.

The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
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