About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have a fixed term vacancy for nine months for a band 5 orthoptist to join our friendly team.
Orthoptic students qualifying this Summer are welcome to apply.
You will be working with 13 orthoptists, 4 consultant paediatric ophthalmologists, including 2 with a specialism in ocular motility, 2 neuro-ophthalmologists, 2 vision scientists and 3 paediatric optometrists.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You will be involved in a range of orthoptic clinics including paediatric and ocular motility clinics, secondary vision screening, and providing support to the eye emergency department. You will have opportunities for involvement in teaching and audit.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
BSc/Diploma in Orthoptics obtained or pending. Registration with HCPC obtained or pending. Skills in clinical orthoptics.
Desirable
Completed training medicines exemptions for orthoptists
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.
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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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)