Band 5 Orthoptist - Fixed Term 12 months

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Portsmouth seeks a motivated Orthoptist for a 12-month fixed term. You will join a collaborative team, diagnosing and treating patients while supported by a mentor. Essential qualifications include a degree in Orthoptics and HCPC registration. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

On-site Nursery

Access to Wellness Centre including gym and swimming pool

Access to free Beach Hut

Staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics required.
• Current registration with HCPC is essential.
• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in orthoptic practice.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat ocular motility and vision function problems.
• Plan and implement orthoptic treatment plans for patients.
• Refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist.
• Work as part of a flexible team.

Skills

Effective communication skills written and verbal

Autonomy of decision making

Good organisational skills

Good time management

Ability to work with extreme precision

Willingness to be flexible

Good IT skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Band 5: £31,049 - £37,796

Hours: 37.5 per week

Fixed term contract: 12 months

Come and start your career in a supportive learning environment with a friendly team based on the south coast of England with ease of access to London and the South.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic early career Orthoptist to join the department based at Queen Alexandra Hospital Portsmouth for a fixed term period of 12 months. You will join a forward thinking department of 4.8 WTE Orthoptists, 0.6 WTE Orthoptic Assistant and 4 Optometrists. The Ophthalmology department has 15 Ophthalmologists, three of which specialise in paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility.

The successful candidate will be keen to develop their knowledge and skills, be a flexible and reliable member of the team and will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will be actively supported by a mentor.

Candidates must have a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and current registration with HCPC is essential.

Job Summary

• To diagnose and treat ocular motility and vision function and binocular vision problems in adults and children as an autonomous practitioner. To liaise with Head Orthoptist regarding problems during treatment.
• To be responsible for planning and implementing orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways for patients of all ages.
• To refer complex ophthalmic problems to an Ophthalmologist as necessary.
• Screening at satellite clinics.
• To work as part of a flexible team.

Qualifications

For further information, please refer to the Job Description

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Orthoptics
• Registration with HCPC

Skills And Knowledge

• Effective communication skills written and verbal
• Autonomy of decision making whilst performing patient assessments
• Good organisational skills
• Good time management
• Ability to work with extreme precision and accuracy
• Willingness to be flexible and be part of a team
• Ability to recognise own limitations and seek appropriate advice
• Good IT skills

Experience

• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge in full range of orthoptic clinical practice

Additional Information

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on‑site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.