Orthoptist Band 5

1 month ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Band 5 Orthoptist - Full Time Permanent

Blackpool Orthoptic Department is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic / Ophthalmology department.

You will assist in the provision of a high quality and comprehensive service in a progressive, forward-thinking Orthoptic department within Blackpool Ophthalmology. You will become part of a friendly, well organised, and motivated team consisting of 9 Orthoptists, 4 Optometrists and 4 Ophthalmic Technicians.

You will need to be a good communicator with excellent people skills. You will encounter people of all ages with a variety of problems and abilities.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
To provide high quality, comprehensive and highly specialised orthoptic services for the trust within the Ophthalmology directorate and provide the service/support to other directorates as requested.

Undertake specific roles agreed with the Head Orthoptist.

To be involved in managing own clinic work load and support other staff within the department.

To assess, diagnose and manage all cases of ocular motility defects and provide specialist advice to consultants and other health professionals.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.



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