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Specialist Orthoptist
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Specialist Orthoptist
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Specialist Orthoptist
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Specialist Orthoptist
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Advanced Orthoptist
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Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist
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Orthoptist
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Orthoptist
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Orthoptist - United Kingdom - Bhrhospitals
Description
This video gives a flavour of what it is like to work at our Trust and why some of our staff love working hereAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated orthoptist with excellent communication and organisational skills and with an ability to work alone as well as part of a team to join the ophthalmology service at BHR University NHS Trust for 24 months.
The ophthalmology team includes 10 ophthalmologists, 4 orthoptists, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, and nursing colleagues. Orthoptic support is provided at Queen's hospital, Romford, Essex, which has convenient public transport routes to central London.The Trust is a major neurosciences centre for northeast London and Essex and the post includes a varied case load supporting mainly paediatric & neuro-ophthalmology sub-specialty services (including Botulinum toxin clinics and adjustable suture surgery patients) and oculo-plastics.
Orthoptists also manage their own service as well as orthoptic-optometry joint clinics.Perimetry and tomography are provided as required as part of the multidisciplinary team to other sub-speciality services including the in-house ophthalmology accident and emergency service, glaucoma, anterior segment, adnexal, and medical retinal.
The department is a validated teaching centre for orthoptic undergraduates, as well as providing clinical teaching to other health care professionals.
Proactive continuing professional development is expected and enhanced by an ophthalmology teaching programme.The post holder will provide a high quality orthoptic service providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment to all patients referred to orthoptics as an a to meet the needs of a modern UK eye service.
Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford.
We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital.
The post offers the opportunity to expand and develop orthoptic practice with an interesting and varied workload requiring orthoptic assessment and treatment for both paediatric and adult patients.
This post would ideally suit those who have recently qualified from the Msc Pre-registration course or Orthoptic graduates looking to develop their career.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on ext.
The ability to work under pressure in a busy clinic whilst maintaining high quality orthoptic practice at all times.Personal Qualities
~ We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities.
Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride.Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust's Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g.To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community.
We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate.
Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks.
Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes ("vaping") may be used outside hospital buildings.We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner.
Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria.
We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Apply online now.We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.
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