Orthoptist

An opportunity has opened up to join a small team of orthoptists in Great Western Hospital.

This is an ideal first post for a newly qualified orthoptist.

We can provide you with a thorough grounding in all aspects of clinical work. We are a friendly and supportive team that will provide experience of paediatric patients, adult patients from newly acquired palsies, TED, accident and trauma cases.

To be an autonomous practitioner to provide orthoptic services. This includes assessment of new patients and management of infants, children, adults and the elderly. To maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital.

The role will be mainly Paediatric Orthoptic Clinics and Ocular motility Clinics.

Continuing professional development and clinical audit are encouraged in the department.

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service We will put our patients first

Teamwork We will work together

Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service

Respect We will act with integrity

Our establishment currently has three orthoptists, a mix of band 6 and 7. We look forward to welcoming a suitable band 5 into the department. We also have 3 optometrists and one contact lens optician.

We are a large trust that works in partnership across the region with other trusts. It is a forward looking trust with exciting expansion plans. A new expanded Accident and Emergency department is currently under construction.

Situated on the M4 we have good transport links to places such as Bath, Bristol and London. There is also easy access to such tourist areas as the Cotswold's and the South West

To directly provide Orthoptic services as agreed with the Clinical Lead Orthoptist. This includes the
assessment of new patients and the management of infants, children, adults, and the elderly.

To contribute to the general running and functions of the Orthoptic service to include administration,
planning, and development.

To keep and maintain accurate patient records; paper based and digital using the Trust information
systems.

To take an active part in local and national research and audit, undertaking data collection as
required.

Maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levels
professional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professional
conduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOS.

To be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate in
the development of departmental policies.

To understand and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk for
the Orthoptic service and Trust