About this role
Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative orthoptist to join the ophthalmology department at Jersey General Hospital.
The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams, be hard working, flexible and motivated.
The candidate will also have experience of extended roles within their scope of practice to support the ophthalmology department.
The candidate must be able to work as part of a dynamic team in our busy department and community to ensure up to date clinical practice within the care delivery for the people of Jersey.
We welcome applicants from Orthoptists looking to extend their role and clinical experience, the caseload is extremely varied and will include core Orthoptic clinics with a mixture of paediatric and adult patients as well as an inpatient stroke service.
The successful candidate with also be the lead for our visual screening service which covers approximately 1000 children in over 30 schools and deputise for the Head orthoptist in their absence.
Main duties of the job
To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, workingautonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative to achieve accurateresults and treatment planning, liaising with clinical lead for the glaucoma service if necessary, inthe most complex cases.
To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results and to identify new or deterioratingconditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, asappropriate to ensure the correct treatment and follow up care.
To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions and provide patients withcomplex written and verbal information about glaucoma and other eye conditions, tailoring thedelivery to best suit the needs of the individual patient to maximise patient understanding andcompliance with treatment.
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible sideeffects to patients, in a sensitive manner, some of whom may be distressed or confused so there isgood patient understanding of their care.
Undertake assessment of OCT scans and visual field results. To make diagnoses and decisions instraightforward and complex cases regarding the optimal outcome for each patient on an individualbasis.
About us
Just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England, youll find the Island of Jersey. The Island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of Jersey. Jersey is a Crown Dependency which means its not part of the UK but is a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290 and has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws.
However, the Island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK, and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British and Irish citizens to move freely between the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), Republic of Ireland, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands.
Job description Job responsibilities
To manage the visual screening service for Jersey.
To deputise for the Head orthoptist in their absence To undertake and manage an orthoptic caseload.
To provide teaching for other health professionals who are involved in, or have an interest in the orthoptic service
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics Minimum of 2 years clinical experience Registration with the Health & Care Professional Council and Jersey Healthcare registration
Desirable
Supervising or teaching qualification Driving licence
Experience Essential
2 years post-graduate, clinical experience in orthoptics. Experience working in visual screening
Desirable
Experience in delivering clinical audits. Experience in clinical supervising and tutoring
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Health and Community Services
Address Government Of Jersey
Union Street
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3DN
Employer's website https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)