About this role
Job summary
An opportunity for a full time Band 5 Orthoptist job has arisen. Our department provides an Orthoptic service across Worcestershire for both Paediatric and Adult patients covering a wide range of conditions which are often seen in specialist clinics. We work closely with the rest of the wider Ophthalmology team as well as having close links with other departments such as Neurology, Stroke and Maxial-Facial.
We also provide the school vision screening service for the county.
Main duties of the job
Dependant on experience, you will be involved in general Orthoptic, Optometry, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Motility clinics.You will be expected to work independently but with close support available and you will also have the opportunity to be involved in the training of Orthoptic students, as well as other health professionals. The trust also has a preceptorship programme, tailored to Allied Health Professionals that will be offered as necessary. CPD is actively promoted within the department and time is regularly dedicated each week for administrative duties.
Newly qualified orthoptists or final year students awaiting final qualification are welcome to apply for this role.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics Registration with HCPC
Desirable
Post Graduate Experience Teaching qualification Evidence of CPD
Experience Essential
Post suitable for Experienced or Newly Qualified Orthoptist Wide range of Orthoptic experience as qualified Orthoptist or during under-graduate clinical placements
Desirable
Experience in Goldmann visual field testing Experience in carrying out Biometries for cataract patients Experience in post graduate Orthoptics Experience in school vision screening
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills Good organisational skills Empathy Patience
Desirable
Good IT Skills
Other Essential
Reliable work record DBS clearance
Desirable
Driving License and access to own vehicle
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 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)