Orthoptist

3 months ago


Shoreham by Sea, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

There are a total of 4 orthoptists working at Southlands Hospital and we are a friendly and extremely supportive team. We work alongside a team of 11 ophthalmologists, 2 of whom have an interest in squint/ paediatric ophthalmologist, 4 optometrists and nursing staff. We have close links with the Orthoptic Team at St Richards Hospital in Chichester as we are part of the same Trust. We meet across sites for meetings, monthly journal clubs, and CPD opportunities.

There is a very occasional need to work at St Richards on an ad hoc basis. To work clinically to deliver a comprehensive range of core Orthoptic services to the highest standards of quality and care. Opportunities to have extended role training. Please see the attached Job description for further details about this role.

Please see separate Job Descriptions for the Band 5 and Band 6 duties.


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