Orthoptist

Oxford University Hospitals; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals is seeking a Band Orthoptist to cover maternity leave for several months. The role suits newly qualified or early career orthoptists looking to develop clinically within an NHS setting and gain experience across diverse ocular motility disorders.

You will assess, diagnose and manage patients with conditions such as strabismus, amblyopia and neuro-ophthalmic issues, in core orthoptic clinics and potentially community settings.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients within core orthoptic clinics.
• Deliver high quality care for both paediatric and adult patients
• Work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists, optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical audit.
• There will be the opportunity to work independently within the community setting.

Job description

Job overview

This post is for a band maternity leave cover for months.

We are seeking a motivated and enthausiaic Band Orthoptist to join our friendly and supportive team . This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early career orthoptist to develop clinical skills within a dynamic NHS setting.

You will undertake assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a wide range of ocular motility disorders, including strabismus, amblyopia and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. You will work alongside an experienced team with opportunities to develop skills within specialist services including, craniofacial, Stroke, neurorehabilitation and SEND.

Main duties of the job

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients within core orthoptic clinics.
• Deliver high quality care for both paediatric and adult patients
• work collaboratively with Ophthalmologists, optometrists, Ophthalmic technicians and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with professional standards
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical audit.
• There will be the opportunity to work independently within the community setting.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

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