Specialist Orthoptist

2 months ago

St Albans, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Full time

At HCT the success is based on the quality of the services we provide, whether that's on the frontline or in a support role. Everyone in our team plays a vital role in making sure patients receive the care they deserve, as well as maintaining our reputation as NHS trust passionate about the and community it serves. The eye service is no exception and is a small friendly team of orthoptists and optometrists passionate about providing an excellent childrens eye service to the community we serve. We also get involved in research and are intending to become a clinical placement site so we can train the next generation of orthoptists.

To see children in clinics at St Albans Health and Wellbeing centre and the Marlowes wellbeing centre in Hemel Hempstead. To provide a high quality, effective and evidence based service that is current and responsive to patient needs. To ensure the local delivery of Orthoptic Services in West Hertfordshire are delivered efficiently and effectively. To work as an independent practitioner and as part of a highly motivated team to deliver all levels of Orthoptic investigation and assessment and to be able to use highly specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary.

To be responsible for Orthoptic assessments and treatments for the full range of Orthoptic referrals for children and to maintain accurate clinical records in adhere with HCTs Record Keeping Policy. To be confident in assessing and managing children with special needs To work together with the optometrist to advise on optical management of strabismus To keep accurate and complete records concerning patient diagnosis and care plans and to have an overview of a personal clinical diary on Systmone. To be committed to lifelong learning and undertake continual professional development and mandatory training. Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19 We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

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