About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our friendly and forward-thinking team of 11 orthoptists at Hull Royal Infirmary. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic department offering a wide range of orthoptic services in a supportive and innovative environment.
You will have the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team supporting:
Paediatric Ophthalmology Adult Ocular Motility Clinics Neuro-Ophthalmology Low Vision and Visual Stress Clinics Community Vision Screening Services Our department is HCPC-accredited for hosting undergraduate orthoptic student placements, and you will also have the chance to contribute to our in-house teaching programme.
Main duties of the job
The post will be a Band 5 / 6 dependent on experience and will be based at Hull Royal Infirmary. The department provides a full range of orthoptic services, supporting an excellent team of Paediatric Ophthalmologists, Adult Motility specialist as well as Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics. The service is also responsible for providing Low Vision services, Visual Stress clinic and community vision screening services.
Dependent on experience, you may have the opportunity to support the service developing extended roles. There will also be the opportunity to participate in the Department's teaching programme.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications Essential
To possess an Honours Degree in Orthoptics BSc, BMedSci or a Diploma from the British Orthoptic Council (DBO) To be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and to provide evidence of professional development and commitment to life-long learning
Desirable
IT knowledge EPR knowledge
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
To have a minimum of 12 months or equivalent experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics. To have experience of visual field assessment. To have evidence of working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently. To demonstrate good organisational and planning skills. To demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice. To have health and safety risk awareness.
Desirable
Previous clinical experience Extended role experience Experience supervising orthoptic students
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
To have advanced clinical reasoning skills. To have excellent oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. To demonstrate the ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with patients and their carers. To have the ability to work effectively single handed with individuals or with groups. To have an understanding of and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality. To have evidence of active participation in departmental teaching programmes. To demonstrate an interest in ophthalmology. To possess accurate keyboard skills - use of databases, word processing, and Internet access.
Desirable
Publications / posters
Special Attributes and other Essential
Confident Self-motivated. Flexible, adaptable and creative. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns and frequent interruptions. Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines. Able to reflect on and appraise own performance. The ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with hospital staff at all levels. Able to deal with challenging behaviour. Able to organise complex information.
Desirable
Demonstrate intrinsic motivation Commitment to public sector work
Other Requirements Essential
To hold a current UK driving license and have access to a car.
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 Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address HRI
Anlaby Road
Hull
HU3 2JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)