About this role
Job summary
Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptists to join the team working at it's Croydon University Hospital site.
The role is to be the sole lead in screening, diagnosing and managing acute visual symptoms in newly diagnosed stroke patients at Croydon University Hospital and to be lead specialist in all issues relating to stroke/acquired brain injury patients and their rehabilitation.
The service has a full complement of ophthalmic sub-specialty services, optometry and orthoptic lead, and orthoptic only clinics. We support student clinical placements and wider educational delivery.
Main duties of the job
The main clinic duties include
- As an autonomous practitioner to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in the Orthoptic clinic.
- To be the Lead Specialist Orthoptist in referral, treatment, management and discharge of all patients in the Orthoptic Stroke Service.
- To attend regular ward rounds with Neurologists, screening suitable patients who would benefit from Orthoptic input and organise suitable times for their assessments.
- Work as a MDT team member and autonomous practitioner in Orthoptic service.
The main administrative duties include
- To take sole responsibility for all specialist tasks relating to the Orthoptic Stroke Service, including:
- Maintenance of the appointment system, ensuring that all patients are appointed in a timely manner, in accordance with the Care Pathway (including updating the Stroke Service Database following each clinic, acting as a failsafe mechanism).
- Ensure that communication is upheld with the patient and all colleagues involved in the patient's care i.e. Stroke Physicians, GP's and Occupational Therapists.
- To carry out routine administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service, including operation of the records and appointments systems.
- To liaise with the Lead Orthoptist to achieve adequate clinic profiling.
About us
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you--your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You'll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:
o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties are listed as above but also include:
- To assess, diagnose, treat, continually review and discharge Orthoptic patients at Moorfields Eye Hospital and its satellite clinics, as appropriate. This will include the instillation of eye drops using the agreed PGD or as required by the Ophthalmologist. The patients may be children or adults and may have special needs such as learning difficulties or visual impairment.
- To undertake the highly skilled assessment of very young babies with sight defects, children and adults with special needs or those who may be severely mentally, physically or educationally disabled.
- To individually and/or in conjunction with colleagues, formulate individualised treatment plans for children and adults, including instruction for courses of home treatment as appropriate.
- To provide condition related information to patients, relatives and other medical staff. (Sometimes of a sensitive or complex nature) Undertake sensitive discussion with patients/guardians regarding poor vision (i.e. partial sight). For example in the specialist area, communicating to patients that they will no longer be able to drive due to their sight problems.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or degree in Orthoptics
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Completion of online STARS modules (Core competencies and Advancing modules)
- BIOS clinical tutors course
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of Trust and departmental policies and procedures including those specific to Orthoptic Stroke Service.
- Evidence of understanding of NHS London / DoH / BIOS guidelines re: Orthoptic Stroke Care.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to adapt testing methods according to patient's abilities.
- Ability to communicate with patients of all abilities using a variety of techniques (verbal & non-verbal).
- Able to manage and prioritise workload independently, at a specialist level
- Ability to undertake regular review and update Specialist policies / procedures in accordance with national & local guidelines.
Experience
Essential
- Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis & management of children and adults.
- Specifically continual assessment, diagnosis and management of adults post stroke.
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit
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.
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
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Clinic Croydon University Hospital
530 London Road
Croydon
CR7 7YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)