About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic orthoptist to join our large team of Orthoptists over the multiple Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust sites, across North London. This post will be primarily based at Barnet Hospital and Edgware Hospital , but may involve cover at other sites.
This vacancy has a good mix of clinical work focusing on orthoptics & glaucoma, along with leadership opportunities.
Overall it is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced Orthoptist with excellent communication skills, and strong clinical background in Orthoptics.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high-quality orthoptic service as an autonomous, highly specialist practitioner, delivering both preventative and therapeutic care in line with the professional standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
As part of the glaucoma service: assess, diagnose, treat and educate patients using advanced clinical skills and specialist glaucoma knowledge.
Co-manage complex and unstable glaucoma cases alongside Ophthalmologists, in the multidisciplinary Glaucoma team.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To possess an Orthoptic degree or diploma. HCPC registration
Desirable
BIOS Clinic Tutors Course/ equivalent Higher Education Certificate in Glaucoma
Work Experience Essential
Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics involving specialist services. Evidence of CPD Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills relevant to Orthoptics and extended roles.
Desirable
To have had experience of working in Glaucoma clinics: assessing, diagnosing and treating patients
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
To be able to show good working relationships at all levels and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team or independently. To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment, whilst maintaining high quality Orthoptic practise. To be able to consistently communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels in a professional and respectful manner The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
To be flexible in covering cross sites for the Trust and acceptance of changes to timetables
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Ln
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)