Orthoptist Specialist

2 months ago


Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time

{"h1": "Orthoptist Specialist Job Opportunity", "p": "We are seeking an enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our friendly and professional Orthoptic and Optometry Team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, with cross-site working at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford when required.", "ul": [{"li": "Provide comprehensive, high-quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, requiring accuracy and acute observations, taking into account the interpretation of a broad range of specialized clinical options."}, {"li": "Participate in the clinical supervision and teaching of undergraduate Orthoptic students, medical students, Ophthalmic nurses, optometrists, and other health professionals as required."}, {"li": "Contribute to departmental audit and research projects."}, {"li": "Carry out visual field perimetry."}, {"li": "Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practice as an orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio."}, {"li": "Develop post-qualification clinical skills in conjunction with and under the supervision of Senior Orthoptists."}], "h2": "About Us", "p": "The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust has recently undergone an £800k major redevelopment of the Eye Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, where you will be based, with modern facilities in which to deliver excellent ophthalmic care for our patients.", "h3": "Person Specification", "ul": [{"li": "Registration with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council)"}, {"li": "Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO)"}, {"li": "Evidence of postgraduate learning (B6)"}, {"li": "Training or experience in Makaton or other sign language communication (B6)"}, {"li": "Attendance on BIOS Clinical Tutors Course (B6)"}]}