Part-Time Specialist Orthoptist for SEN & Paediatrics

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Farnworth, Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time permanent Specialist Orthoptist with experience and a special interest in SEN services. The role covers a mix of adult and paediatric orthoptic cases, including referrals from the Emergency eye clinic, neurology and paediatrics, with a focus on SEN support and EHCP reporting.

The post involves visiting special schools, assisting the SEN lead, and contributing to a consultant-led SEN paediatric clinic within Bolton eye unit.

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND services
• Experience working in special schools
• Broad overall Orthoptic experience

Responsibilities

• This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of Orthoptic patients with a mix of adult and paediatric cases, including from the Emergency eye clinic, Maxillofacial team, Neurology, Stroke team and paediatrics.
• You will provide general Orthoptic services and support the SEN lead, visiting special schools in the area, managing administration, compiling reports for EHCP assessments, and supporting a consultant-led SEN paediatric clinic.

Skills

SEND services experience

Special schools experience

Orthoptic experience

Education

Qualified Orthoptist

HCPC registration

BSc Orthoptics / Diploma in British Orthoptics

City & Guilds teaching qualification

BIOS membership

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time permanent Specialist Orthoptist with experience and a special interest in SEN services. The role covers a mix of adult and paediatric orthoptic cases, including referrals from the Emergency eye clinic, neurology and paediatrics, with a focus on SEN support and EHCP reporting.

The post involves visiting special schools, assisting the SEN lead, and contributing to a consultant-led SEN paediatric clinic within Bolton eye unit.