Orthoptist

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

We have a part time 0.6 WTE Band 6 post for an Orthoptist (previous clinical experience is desirable but not essential).

We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team.

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.

You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services.

If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service, then please apply.

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

**We can offer you**:
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 be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing all categories of patients referred to the Orthoptic service, and to refer patients on where necessary.
- 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.
- To acknowledge cross-professional boundaries and employ appropriate referral procedures.
- To initiate and maintain effective interactions with relevant external agencies including social care and other Health Care Professionals.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


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