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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Orthoptist to join our team of 8 Orthoptists and an Orthoptic technician. This autonomous practitioner will provide quality Orthoptic services to both out patients and in patients in two acute hospitals within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
Swansea is Wales' waterfront city. It sits on the sandy 5 mile stretch of Swansea Bay beach and is a great base for exploring the beautiful Gower peninsular, the Brecon Beacons National Park and the natural beauty of West Wales. The city itself has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, art galleries and museums. The capital city of Cardiff lies only an hour away.
Orthoptists play a key role in managing eye conditions and see patients of all ages with a high percentage being younger than school age. The Orthoptist will be involved in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting binocular vision, functional vision, and ocular motility as well as examining and interpreting visual fields.
Main duties of the job
Swansea Bay University Health Board delivers Orthoptic services at Singleton Hospital Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Hospital and Ystradgynlais Community Hospital. We work closely with a forward thinking team of 13 Ophthalmologists.
Duties will include using a wide range of orthoptic skills in order to assess, diagnose and manage a variety of both paediatric and adult ocular motility conditions. You must be able to work as part of a team and show enthusiasm. You will have support and supervision but will be expected to work autonomously. Newly qualified Orthoptists undergo preceptorship during their first year and mentorship is available.
You will be based at the Orthoptic Department, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, but may be required to work at other Orthoptic units within the Health Board so ability to travel is desirable but not essential.
Flexibility to adapt to different situations and work under pressure is necessary. Professional development is encouraged including participation in Orthoptic, Ophthalmology and multi disciplinary audit. The Orthoptic service is accredited for undergraduate Orthoptic students and participation in demonstrating to students and other personnel is requested.
Applicants must hold a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and state registration with the HCPC. Previous experience is not essential as supervision and mentorship will be given.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
The post holder will be expected to participate in the HB's individual performance review process to ensure continued professional development.
At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. All staff have a responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.
In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder will be expected to maintain confidentiality in relation to personal and patient information, as outlined in the contract of employment. The post holder may access information only on a need to know basis in the direct discharge of duties and divulge information only in the proper course of duties.
The Health Board is committed to protecting its staff, patients, assets and reputation through an effective risk management process. The post holder will be required to comply with the Trust's Risk Management Policy, Health and Safety Policy and other associated policies and to actively participate in this process, having responsibility for managing risks and reporting exceptions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics Registration with HCPC
Desirable
IT Qualification
Experience
Essential
Awareness of the HCPC standards of performance and ethics Awareness of the BIOS Orthoptic Code of Conduct
Desirable
Clinical competency gained from previous role or clinical placement Evidence of CPD
Personal Attributes
Essential
Commitment to provision of high quality care Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs Ability to work under pressure Motivated and enthusiastic