Orthoptist

6 months ago

Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The post holder will be based at the Eye Hospital which is situated in the heart of the city of Bristol. The workload at the Eye Hospital will include specialist paediatric and paediatric neuro ophthalmology clinics, motility and adnexal clinics, adult neuro ophthalmology, stroke and brain injury assessments and on site adjustable suture assessments. We also run Orthoptic Led neuro ophthalmology clinics and Stroke Clinics, and we also have an SEN speciality service including weekly functional vision clinics led by one of our Paediatric Ophthalmologists so there is plenty of scope to learn and develop your skills.

To be an autonomous practitioner undertaking the investigation, diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Orthoptic Department at Bristol Eye Hospital. These include a wide range of complex cases from general and speciality clinics e.g. paediatric, motility, neurology, adnexal and A&E that are referred locally and from other centres in the South West of England.

To make decisions on appropriate referral to the ophthalmologist for further investigations or surgery and to fast track them if clinically indicated.

We have one Advanced Practitioner Orthoptist in Neuro Ophthalmology and 2 trainee Orthoptic AP’s in Paediatric Ophthalmology. We are a recognised Orthoptic student placement centre and regularly teach medical and optometry students from Bristol and Cardiff Universities and The University of the West of England (UWE). A degree or Diploma in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC are essential.

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy

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