Orthoptist Specialist

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our team of Orthoptists at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing an extended role in AMD clinics and working with a mixed workload including orthoptic/optometry clinics, joint consultant paediatric and adult motility clinics, stroke assessments for in-patients and out-patients, and acute referrals from various medical specialties.

Key Responsibilities
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage children referred to Orthoptics, many with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
  • To assess, diagnose, and manage adult patients referred to orthoptics, often as emergency appointments.
  • To provide and develop paediatric and adult orthoptic services within the Trust and the Community.
  • To develop an extended role in AMD clinics.
  • To educate and train undergraduate orthoptic students, pre-registration optometrists, junior doctors, school nurses, and other health professionals.
About Us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the Borough of Hillingdon. We are committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate care to our patients. Our team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) or BmedSci(Orthoptics) or Diploma in Orthoptics.
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council.


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