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Specialist Orthoptist

1 month ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Orthoptist to carry out specialist Orthoptic and Medical Retina Clinics.

This post is suitable for Orthoptists who would like to specialise in medical retinal conditions and are happy to carry out intravitreal injections.

You will not require any previous experience, as full training will be provided in this specialised role.

We also provide excellent career progression and mentoring support.

Main Duties

Orthoptics

To be autonomously responsible for the diagnosis, management and treatment of patients presenting to the Orthoptic department and formulate relevant discharge plans and make appropriate onward referral.

Provide timely paediatric and adult Orthoptic Services at Addenbrooke's NHS Trust and off-site Community Services, including specialist Orthoptic Services.

Participate in extended Orthoptic clinical roles.

Medical Retina

The Orthoptist will also have an extended role in the Medical Retina Clinic and will be performing intravitreal injections on patients with age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy in a Consultant-led Clinic.

The injections would be carried out on a pre-determined group of patients following a competency-based programme of training.

You will work closely with the interdisciplinary team and develop practice to ensure that quality standards are met.

About Us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves.

We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Benefits to You

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.

Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.

We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma or Degree level qualification

Orthoptic degree level qualification

State registration with the HCPC

Evidence of ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

Recognised clinical teaching qualification

Mentor qualification

Experience

Essential

Good level clinical experience within Ophthalmology / Orthoptic teams

Experience working under own initiative

Experience in delivering evidence based practice

Experience of teaching others

Desirable

Experience conducting audit

Experience in intravitreal injections or extended role

Knowledge

Essential

Understand the basic underlying pathology in the main retinal conditions (AMD, diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusion)

Knowledge of current treatment options and management of the main retinal conditions

Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the main retinal conditions

Understand the difficulties visually impaired patients face and to know when to refer to support services

Awareness of the requirement to work within a budget

Desirable

Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and co-workers (written, verbally and non-verbally)

Awareness of visually impaired patients' needs and ability to adjust communication and examination techniques accordingly

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and autonomously

To be flexible to meet service needs

Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others

Able and willing to undertake ophthalmic training / ophthalmic course

Ability to prioritise workload of self and junior colleagues

Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Computing skills; word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation packages

Additional Requirements

Essential

The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Demonstrates the ability and commitment to providing a service for patients / clients that is governed by: oCare oCompassion oCompetence oEffective communication relevant to the area of work oCommitment oCourage / advocacy for the patient