Orthoptist Professional at Bristol Eye Hospital

2 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Role Summary
This Orthoptist position at Bristol Eye Hospital involves assessing patients with complex visual and ocular motility defects. You will be responsible for making decisions on referrals to ophthalmologists, fast-tracking clinically indicated cases, and participating in audits to improve patient services. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous practitioner with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us
Bristol Eye Hospital is part of University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, serving a population of over 500,000 people across South West England. Our team of clinicians provides specialist care to patients with a wide range of eye conditions, and we are committed to delivering world-class patient care through research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of this role include:
  • Making decisions on referrals to ophthalmologists for further investigations or surgery.
  • Fast-tracking clinically indicated cases.
  • Participating in audits to improve patient services.

Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary of £31,510 - £39,649 per annum, depending on experience. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic team environment.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
  • A BSc in Orthoptics or equivalent qualification.
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Excellent observational, analytical, and reflective skills.
  • Competence in using various visual field analysers and interpreting results.

Contact Information
Please contact Helen McCarthy (Head Orthoptist) or Julie Parker (Deputy Head Orthoptist) at Bristol Eye Hospital Orthoptic Department for more information.

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