Orthoptist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across nine London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are rated good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.


We have a part time 1.0 WTE Band 6 post for an Orthoptist (previous clinical experience is desirable but not essential).


Band 6 Orthoptic post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.


The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a paediatric caseload.
This will include assisting in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics.


You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children.


You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff and support Orthoptic students on placement.


Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours


A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To act as an independent, autonomous professional in the clinic and work independently and unsupervised within the code of practice of the professional body.
To participate effectively in multi-professional approaches to health care delivery, liaising with Optometrists, Orthoptist and other Health Care Professionals.
oTo be registered with the Health Care Professions Council
oPost graduate British and Irish Orthoptic Society Clinical Educators Course or British Orthoptic Society Clinical Demonstrators Course
oNHS management qualification or appropriate experiential learning to enable the post holder to deputise for the Head Orthoptist during annual leave and other short periods of absence.
oAbility to use Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT and be proficient in keyboard use.

Clinical experience in specialist paediatric Orthoptics to provide an expert opinion in assessing, diagnosing, and managing highly complex paediatric Orthoptic patient
To have experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics involving paediatrics and community clinics and vision screening.
Knowledge of current school vision screening policies
Quality assurance

Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of children with complex eye conditions
Advanced communication and report writing skills in both verbal and written format
Reliable, flexible & adaptable
Creative & innovative
To demonstrate active participation in undergraduate and post graduate education of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Nursing and Medical staff.

Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook )


Must be punctual, reliable, flexible, and self-motivated in approach to duties.
Must be able to identify their limitations in theoretical and practical skills and thus when to seek the advice of a senior colleague.
Self-motivation for continuing professional development

Central London Community Health Trust