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5 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom University Hospitals Birmingham Full time

**Job overview**:
Applications are invited from experienced Orthoptists with both an interest and previous experience in neuro-ophthalmology for a full-time, senior position at UHB NHS Foundation Trust.

The post will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham which provides a comprehensive ophthalmology service for adult patients. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, diverse and friendly team of Orthoptists and Ophthalmic Technicians working alongside medical, optometric and nursing staff in a range of joint and virtual clinics assessing adult patients. For orthoptists wishing to maintain some paediatrics within their caseload there will be the option of working one day per week in paediatric clinics at other University Hospital Birmingham sites.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
A degree or diploma in Orthoptics and HCPC registration are essential and applicants must be able to demonstrate significant clinical experience working with adult ocular motility and neuro-ophthalmic cases. The ability to undertake visual field tests using Goldmann analyzers and previous experience of clinical teaching are essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Claire Hazell - Head Orthoptist on 0121 3716462.

**About us**:
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

**Job description**:
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:
Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics - BSc(Orth) or BmedSci(Orth) and or Diploma of the British Orthoptic Council

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

**Experience**:
**Essential**:
Significant full time (or equivalent part-time) post-registration experience.

Experience in all aspects of clinical orthoptics including additional specialist knowledge of neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma. This post-graduate experience must equate to masters level

Significant proven clinical experience working with adults undergoing neuro-rehabilitation / individuals who have significant sensory impairment / adults with learning difficulties

Significant experience using Humphrey and Goldmann visual field analysers in the assessment of neurological conditions and glaucoma

Demonstrate active participation in under graduate and post graduate training of medical /optometry / nursing students and staff

Experience of structuring / participating in clinical audit

Evidence of involvement in research or audit and evidence of presentation of audit / research papers / posters at local / national events

Documentary evidence of CPD in line with the Healthcare Professions Council requirements with evidence of attendance at neuro-ophthalmology / glaucoma / low vision courses / updates

Must possess a comprehensive theoretical understanding and knowledge of all aspects of clinical orthoptics including neuro-ophthalmology and glaucoma

Highly developed specialist level of professional knowledge and skill

Documentary evidence of CPD to demonstrate knowledge of up-to-date technical / clinical advancements and methods

Technical knowledge of how to set up, operate and interpret Humphrey Analyser, Goldmann Perimeter, Synoptophore and Lees Screen

Ability to select the most appropriate field test based on knowledge of ophthalmic condition and previous patient performance

Knowledge of patient confidentiality

Caldicott awareness

**Additional Criteria**:
**Essential**:
Self-motivated with strong commitment to high standard of patient care

Innovative approach to work and must be able to respond quickly to changes in working practise

Sound problem solving skills

Methodical and well organised

Ability to work