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Advanced Orthoptist in Visual Impairment

4 months ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and competent Orthoptist to join our dynamic team of 4 orthoptists, 13 ophthalmologists and 2 optometrists in a job share role. We currently have a part time post ( hours) for an advanced orthoptist in visual impairment. The post holder will be required to work alongside our current Advanced Orthoptist in Visual Impairment to further develop the role and ensure all children with visual impairment and SEN have equal access to care throughout the community. The applicant will be required to show evidence of specialist paediatric knowledge and skills as they will be required to work alongside and take the lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of multidisciplinary children's visual impairment services and the Down's Syndrome visual screening programme.

Requirements:o A degree or diploma in orthoptics and State registration with the HCPC is Master's Degree in Orthoptics or equivalent experience/study to this level is Evidence of continued professional development is essential.

Some evenings and weekends may be required on an ad-hoc basis as and when required

Main duties of the job

To provide an extended specialist role as Lead Orthoptist for Visual Impairment and Special Educational Needs (SEN) and work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team Advanced orthoptists for Visual Impairment and SEN will undertake a clinical leadership role and require specialist knowledge within this discipline. They will help to develop staff working within this domain. Advanced orthoptists are responsible for helping to maintain policies within the paediatric service domain with particular reference to Visual Impairment and SEN. To provide comprehensive, high quality orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner. To undertake highly specialised assessment of patients with Visual Impairment and Special Educational Needs, involving advanced clinical and communication skills. To ensure patients with Visual Impairment and Special Educational Needs have equal access to Orthoptic care Take the lead in the teaching of School Vision Screeners and Health Visitors in Vision Testing for our screening service. Deputise, and provide clinical leadership to the Orthoptic Service, in the absence of the Head Orthoptist.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role, and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

To be registered with Health and Care Professions Council. To possess Batchelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc(Orth) BMedSci (Orthoptics) or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council (DBO).

Experience

Essential

Advanced experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics Experience in assessment of adult patients with neuro-ophthalmology conditions

Skills

Essential

Excellent organisational and planning skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills Advanced level of orthoptic knowledge within the area of Visual Impairment and special educational needs

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion