Orthoptist

3 weeks ago

St Albans, United Kingdom NHS Professionals Full time

**Job Title and Grade**: Band 6 Orthoptist

**Location/Trust**: St Albans Children Centre

**Pay Rates**:Days: £20.06

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) is an integral part of the health and care system in Hertfordshire, West Essex and parts of East of England. We are one of the principal providers of community-based healthcare services to more than 1.2 million people living in Hertfordshire and beyond. Some of our services also extend into the neighbouring areas of Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

**The Role**:
To work as an independent practitioner and as part of a highly motivated team to deliver all levels of Orthoptic investigation and assessment and to be able to use highly specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary.

To be responsible for Orthoptic assessments and treatments for the full range of Orthoptic referrals for both children and adults and to maintain accurate clinical records in adhere with HCT’s Record Keeping Policy.

**Skills/Responsibilities**:

- HCPC Registered
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research relating to all aspects of Orthoptic, Ophthalmic and Optometric care
- Be responsible for Orthoptic assessments and treatments for the full range of Orthoptic referrals for both children and adult
- Be able to use highly specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary
- Maintain accurate clinical records
- To ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients of all age groups and mental and physical abilities

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits:
- **Competitive Pay Rates**:

- work this week, get paid next week
- **First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England**
- **Dedicated consultants**
- **Flexible working options**
- **Free DBS and free training**
- **Build holiday allowance**
- **Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days - **Call us anytime on 03330 144 370
- **Stakeholder pension scheme**

**Who are NHS Professionals?**

NHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.

Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts don’t have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over **£70 million** each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.

Register today for various flexible working options and long-term placement opportunities.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

**Disclaimer**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £20.06 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 71042

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