- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
- To be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing all categories of patients referred to the Orthoptic service, and to refer patients on where necessary.
- To act as an independent, autonomous professional in the clinic and work independently and unsupervised within the code of practice of the professional body.
- To participate effectively in multi-professional approaches to health care delivery, liaising with Optometrists, Orthoptist and other Health Care Professionals.
- To acknowledge cross-professional boundaries and employ appropriate referral procedures.
- oBachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc or BMed Sci (Orthoptics) and or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Council
- oTo be registered with the Health Care Professions Council
- oTo have significant experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics.
- oSchool Vision Screening experience
- oTeaching and Assessing certificate
- oPost graduate British and Irish Orthoptic Society Clinical Educators Course or British Orthoptic Society Clinical Demonstrators Course
- oNHS management qualification or appropriate experiential learning to enable the post holder to deputise for the Head Orthoptist during annual leave and other short periods of absence.
- oAbility to use Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT and be proficient in keyboard use.
- Clinical experience in specialist paediatric Orthoptics to provide an expert opinion in assessing, diagnosing, and managing highly complex paediatric Orthoptic patient
- To have experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics involving paediatrics and community clinics and vision screening.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Knowledge of current school vision screening policies
- Leading and developing teams
- Quality assurance
- Experience in research and clinical audits
- Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of children with complex eye conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and demonstrate advanced clinical skills.
- Advanced communication and report writing skills in both verbal and written format
- Skills in supervision and appraisal of staff
- Presentation skills
- Personal and professional responsibilities
- Ability to self-motivate
- Efficient time management
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be methodical and well organised.
- Acute levels of hand eye co-ordination.
- Reliable, flexible & adaptable
- Ability to use initiative
- Creative & innovative
- Evidence of the understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Must possess commitment and work and hours required to complete the team and individual tasks
- To demonstrate active participation in undergraduate and post graduate education of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nursing and Medical staff.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )
- Must be methodical and well organised.
- Acute levels of hand eye co-ordination
- Evidence of the understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Must possess commitment and work the hours required to complete the team and individual tasks.
- Must be punctual, reliable, flexible, and self-motivated in approach to duties.
- Must be able to identify their limitations in theoretical and practical skills and thus when to seek the advice of a senior colleague.
- Must be organised and able to analyse complex information
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage time and resources.
- To have the ability to work successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to recognise and respond to needs and changes.
- Self-motivation for continuing professional development
- Demonstrate commitment to the Trust values
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Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across nine London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are rated good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
We have a part time WTE Band 6 post for an Orthoptist (previous clinical experience is desirable but not essential).
Band 6 Orthoptic post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.
The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a paediatric caseload.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team.
This will include assisting in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics.
You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children.
You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff and support Orthoptic students on placement.
You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services.
If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service, then please apply.
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