Orthoptist-Ophthalmology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City

Abu Dhabi

Vor Ort

AED 180.000 - 240.000

Vollzeit

14 Tage+

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Zusammenfassung

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi invites an Orthoptist to join its ophthalmology team. The role emphasizes assessment and management of binocular vision disorders, strabismus, and amblyopia in both children and adults.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Orthoptics with post-graduate hospital experience, registration with relevant councils, and strong clinical assessment skills to provide non-surgical interventions.

Qualifikationen

Experience: NLT 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience in a hospital setting.
Educational Qualification: BSc degree or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years duration in Orthoptics.
AND Qualification of 2 year duration leading to registration as an orthoptist with the Health Professional Council in UK/ American Orthoptic Council and Current National License.

Aufgaben

Conduct oculomotor/orthoptic assessment and follow-up for strabismus, amblyopia, and related conditions.
Performs HESS/LEE charts where applicable, liaising with Maxillo-Facial physicians.
Provides nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, Fresnel prisms to treat conditions such as strabismus, convergence insufficiency.
Examines patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
Provides instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment, reports shortages to supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Orthoptics experience

Post-graduate hospital experience

Clinical assessment skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Orthoptics

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

Maintains the sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
Conducts Oculomotor/Orthoptic assessment and follow-up i.e. examination, non-surgical treatment and follow-up of patients with strabismus, amblyopia, oculomotor and related abnormalities
Performs HESS/LEE charts where applicable, liaising with Maxillo-Facial physicians
Provides Fresnel prisms where applicable for patients
Assess, identify visual problems e.g amblyopia, convergence in and provide treatment/ management
Examines patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.
Provides instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.
Provides nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, Fresnel prisms to treat conditions such as strabismus, convergence insufficiency.
Evaluates, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.
Interprets clinical or diagnostic test results.
Develops or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or disabled patients.

Accountabilities

Monitors and develops as necessary quality improvement indicators to ensure continuous quality improvement & compliance with patient care standards.

Qualifications

Experience :-

Required:

NLT 2 years of relevant post-graduate experience in a hospital setting

Desired:

N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required:

Bsc degree or equivalent qualification of NLT 3 years duration in Orthoptics.
AND Qualification of 2 year duration leading to registration as an orthoptist with the Health Professional Council in UK/ American Orthptic Council AND Current National License

Desired:

N.A.

About Us

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

About the Team

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

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