Deputy Head Orthoptist

6 months ago

Brighton, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities To aid the Head Orthoptist in the management of the Orthoptic service based at UHSussex University Hospitals Trust East; Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath To be a point of contact for expert Orthoptic knowledge from both internal and external sources. To liaise with the Head Orthoptist in the development and evaluation of new and existing Orthoptic services To act as a role model to the team demonstrating exemplary professional behaviour To promote Team work To be responsible for implementing and undertaking audit in the Orthoptic service Communication To have proven excellent communication skills to represent the Orthoptic service To establish and maintain effective operational links with all relevant internal and external services and partners. To be a point of contact for all enquiries regarding the Orthoptic and Contact Lens services To promote a culture of Patient First echoing the ideals of: Compassion and Communication Teamwork and Respect Professionalism and Inclusion To teach other healthcare providers To participate in the provision of clinical education for Orthoptic undergraduates by acting as an on-site clinical tutor. Service Delivery and Improvement To aid in the management, provision, co-ordination and evaluation of clinical Orthoptic services To practise as an autonomous Orthoptic practitioner in in-patient and out-patient settings in line with Trust policy and the needs of the ophthalmology service.

To provide highly specialist clinical Orthoptic expertise to senior clinical staff of the multi-disciplinary team within the Trust. To manage and co-ordinate clinical Orthoptic input to all aspects of clinical governance within the surgical division. To help with the provision of clinical Orthoptic expertise for the identification and management of risk issues within the division of surgery. To aid the Head Orthoptist in the investigation of clinical incidents and complaints regarding Orthoptic and Contact Lens practice.

To maintain contact with appropriate specialists and groups both nationally and locally to ensure best practice is identified and incorporated into UHSussex practice. To aid in the development and evaluation of new and existing clinical Orthoptic services in UHSussex East. To be involved in the planning and analysis of departmental audit, implementing administrative, clerical and clinical changes indicated for UHSussex East. To assist in monitoring waiting times and referral waiting lists, implementing solutions as appropriate.

To assist in the writing and implementation of departmental quality standards, procedures and policies. To implement innovative ways of working to improve efficiency, including recommendations for multi-disciplinary team working, to improve outcomes People Management and Development To deputise when necessary for the Head Orthoptist in managing the Orthoptic team and Contact Lens team across UHSussex East, including the organisation of day to day activities, recruitment, individual performance review and objective setting, dealing with management issues and development of the individual members of this team. To provide professional support to the orthoptic staff and supervise the daily provision of Orthoptic services together with extended roles. To participate in the provision of education for Orthoptic staff and members of the multidisciplinary team Patient Care Delivery To aid in the provision of Orthoptic service on both sites, providing added support and clinical expertise for other Orthoptists, Ophthalmologists and related staff.

To help to ensure that the clinical team delivers high quality care and safe practice at all times Learning and Development 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.

This job description is an outline of the role and responsibilities. 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. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the department and the organisation.

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