Orthoptist - Band 5/6

3 weeks ago

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Are you prepared to explore new avenues in your professional journey and join our welcoming Orthoptic team?

**Why Choose Us?**

Dynamic Work Environment: Become a member of a lively team committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients.

Career Advancement: Enhance your skills and knowledge through continuous training and development opportunities.

Work-Life Harmony: Achieve a rewarding career while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in a picturesque setting.

**What We Provide:**

Attractive welcome package: A £5,000 welcome bonus along with generous relocation support of up to £5,000 to facilitate a smooth transition, subject to the Trust's terms and conditions.

Collaborative Environment: You will receive strong support from seasoned Orthoptists and a multidisciplinary team that includes Consultant Ophthalmologists with various sub-specialty interests, junior doctors, Optometrists, and Ophthalmic nurses and technicians.

Opportunities for Growth: Whether you are a newly qualified Orthoptist or possess prior experience, we welcome applications from all levels. New or recent graduates will commence as Band 5 and progress to Band 6 through our preceptorship program, which lasts a minimum of 12 months.

Shortlisted candidates are encouraged to visit the Department with travel expenses reimbursed for the day of the interview, and interviews can be conducted via Teams if more convenient.

Key Responsibilities

Orthoptic clinics will encompass both adult and pediatric Orthoptic-only clinics, as well as regular joint Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, Neuro-Ophthalmology, and refraction clinics.

In addition to these clinics, the successful candidate will participate in community, specialist thyroid, and stroke clinics, depending on their experience. The Orthoptic team also supports the Acute Referral (Emergency Eye) clinics as needed.

The department is highly supportive of further extended scope work, including pre and post-operative cataract assessments, AMD clinics (including IVT/injections), etc. We are eager to broaden our range of extended roles. A willingness to undertake such roles (with training) would be advantageous.

The department frequently engages in the training of Pre-registration Optometrists, junior doctors, and other staff groups, so an interest in or experience as a clinical educator would be beneficial.

About Us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is a forward-thinking hospital with a rich history and over 250 years of experience. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding experience for everyone and are well-regarded for the quality of care and treatment we offer to our patients and staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a proven track record of high performance in delivering regional and super regional specialist services. We have approximately 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working arrangements and will consider requests based on the needs of the service. We believe that working here is highly rewarding. You can access a variety of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and benefit from a generous pension scheme. On-site amenities include car parking (fee applies), leisure center, day nursery, and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is a desirable location to live and work, offering a blend of opportunities. With convenient access to major cities and local airports, it provides a great environment for both personal and professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description and person specification for comprehensive details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Orthoptics HCPC Registration

Desirable

Clinical tutors qualification Member of British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of strong Orthoptic knowledge

Skills

Essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Effective written communication Ability to seek advice and guidance when necessary Ability to work well within a team Ability to work well independently

Desirable

Proficient in IT

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