About this role
Job summary
Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are looking for a full time permanent Specialist Orthoptist with experience, and a special interest in stroke services.
Main duties of the job
This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of Orthoptic patients providing an interesting mix of adult and paediatric patients including patients from the Emergency Eye clinic, Maxillofacial team, Neurology, Stroke team and Paediatrics. You will provide general Orthoptic services as well as provide support to the stroke ward. You will also work autonomously within a dedicated stroke rehab clinic. This will require close relationships with our dedicated ECLO and rehabilitation community teams.
About us
The department at Bolton has 10 consultants including a specialist consultant in strabismus. We have our own theatres and perform squint surgeries on site including adjustable suture surgery.
We work closely with neuro -ophthalmology and have developed a dedicated neuro -Orthoptist lead.
Job description Job responsibilities
To act as a part of the team caring for a full case load of Orthoptic patients.
You will have special interest in stroke assessment, rehabilitation and demonstrate experience and competency in these areas.
You will be using Octopus/Goldmann field testing equipment. You will provide care and support to those going through life changing experiences with good knowledge of local support services and rehab strategies.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration Essential
Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics: BSc (Orth), BMedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO) Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of experience in a wide range of orthoptic practices City & Guilds (or equivalent) teaching qualification
Desirable
Evidence of wider interest/audit/research in specialist area Demonstrates enthusiasm/motivation towards specialist area Member of British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
Experience Essential
Experience of work within Orthoptic stroke/neuro services Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Experience working as part of a team: uniprofessional and multi- Professional Audit and research experience
Desirable
Teaching experience
Skills Essential
Specialist clinical skills in all areas of Orthoptics Ability to analyse and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialist care plans Ability to present information, both orally and written, in a clear, logical manner
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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton hospital
Minerva rd
Farnworth
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)