About this role
Job summary The post-holder will support the clinical leadership and management of theOrthoptic services and orthoptic staff across Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet Hospital & Chase Farm Hospital, as mutually agreed with the HeadOrthoptistAs our department is an accredited clinical undergraduate orthoptic trainingcentre, the post holder will also share Lead Clinical Tutor duties with otherLead Orthoptists across our department sites, to actively support theundergraduate placements. Join Our Team If you are looking to join a well supported, dynamic Orthoptic team on a part-time basis, this opportunity could be for you. We are seeking an experienced orthoptist to join our multidisciplinary team for a 12-month, fixed-term maternity cover post (15 hours per week). Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence: Provide a highly specialised orthoptic service, including the daily assessment, diagnosis, and management of a full range of paediatric and adult patients. Leadership & Management: Support the clinical leadership and management of orthoptic services and staff at Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet Hospital, and Chase Farm Hospital (as agreed with the Head Orthoptist)
Main duties of the job
Deliver expert clinical care through the advanced assessment diagnosis and management of complex orthoptic cases. Actively drive the development and leadership of specialised pathways within both paediatric and adult services Collaborate with senior colleagues to lead and deliver high quality clinical education and training Clinical Education: As an accredited undergraduate training centre, you will share lead clinical duties with other lead orthoptists to support and oversee undergraduate placements.
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 topFor more information please follow link https://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
Possess a Degree or Diploma of Orthoptics HCPC registration
Desirable
BIOS Clinic Tutors Course/ equivalent Clinical Teaching qualification Management/ Leadership qualification
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. The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy.
Work Experience Essential
Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics involving specialist services. Experience of teaching student Orthoptists, doctors, pre-registration optometrists, nurses. Evidence of CPD
Desirable
Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills relevant to Orthoptics in extended roles. Have management/ leadership experience.
Royal Free World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Personal Qualities & Attributes Essential
The ability to work between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm in accordance with the clinic rota. To be flexible in covering cross sites for the Trust and acceptance of changes to timetables
Desirable
Car owner/ driver
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 Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)