Orthoptist

4 weeks ago

ShorehamBySea West Sussex, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our friendly team at a split site department with 8 orthoptists, 10 ophthalmologists, optometrists, nursing staff and technicians based at the recently built Eye Centre at Southlands Hospital which is part of University Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, with opportunity to work at some clinics at St Richards in Chichester.


The post is full time, but part time hours would be considered as well as flexible hours such as a 9 day fortnight.


As this is a Band 5 - 6 post we welcome applications from experienced (to start as B6) and soon to be newly qualified Orthoptists (B5).


New Orthoptists will be supported by an experienced team and taken through the BIOS preceptorship pathway and will be eligible to join the Trust Allied Health Professions(AHP)preceptorship programme. This programmesupportsAHPs over the course of the first year of employment,providinga model for learning, self-development and reflective practice through regular multi-disciplinary learning opportunities and peer support.


We have close links with St Richards Hospital in Chichester, being part of the same trust and are developing links with Brighton. Southlands Hospital is on the coast offering easy access to sailing and water activities for those interested. The caseload is varied and provides an interesting mix of paediatric and adult patients. The Orthoptic service receives referrals from GPs, school nurses and health visitors as well as stroke, MFU, neurology, paediatrics / CDC and the main eye clinic.


As well as consolidating general Orthoptic practice there are opportunities to train in extended roles such as glaucoma, using the OPT framework.


We are fortunate to have one dedicated session per week where you will participate in the educational activities and meetings run by Orthoptists and wider eye clinic team. This includes regular clinical departmental teaching and teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors. At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.


This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.


As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. To communicate effectively with patients, parents and carers, and those with learning difficulties and non-English speaking, gaining informed consent for treatment plans. To utilise other means of communication such as Microsoft Teams meetings, telephone or video consultations as appropriate.
Support verbal communication by providing written educational material to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure understanding of complex issues.
Utilise the interpreting service for patients with language barrier.
Attend departmental meetings for the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology department, communicating effectively and developing positive working relationships with other team members.

To be aware of and follow departmental policies and protocols, giving comments regarding these if needed.
To assist in the collection of and recording outcomes of patients to support service development and clinical audit.
To be involved with teaching optometry and orthoptic students, junior doctors, nurses and health visitors as required.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing orthoptic assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly. This includes those referred from various specialities including Ophthalmology, paediatrics, A& E, Maxillo Facial, Neurology, Stroke, Endocrinology. To liaise with a more senior Orthoptist regarding any problems.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence based practice. Support and advice from the more senior Orthoptists will be available.
To instil pupil dilating drops for diagnosis and treatment of vision problems where required.
To undertake pre and post-operative measurements and discuss surgical options with the Ophthalmologist. Advise on timing of surgery and identify post-operative risk and discuss with surgeon, carer and patient.
To make timely onward referral to other clinical members of the Ophthalmology Department and beyond as appropriate, e.g.: neuro-ophthalmology, sight care support team.
To communicate sensitive issues to patients including diagnosis and prognosis and provide a counselling and support role to patient, relative or carer.
To participate in secondary vision screening and identify those children requiring referral to the optometrist or ophthalmologist.
Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying the line manager immediately if this becomes problematic.
Attend mandatory training updates as required.
Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process.
Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales.
Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager
Participate in the Trusts appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service

From time to time due to the needs of the service, we may ask you to flexibly undertake other duties that are consistent with your role and banding, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.


Experience of paediatric Orthoptics and adult Orthoptics
To understand and recognise own limitation of knowledge and ability and ask for help when required.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Southlands Eye Clinic, Southlands Hospital

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