Senior Orthoptic Practitioner: Independent Caseload & Care

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Senior Orthoptic Assistant Practitioner to join the Orthoptic team. You will work autonomously, managing a caseload of non-complex patients and devising treatment programmes under the supervision of a qualified Orthoptist.

You will also support less experienced staff, assist with patient assessments, clinical activities and contribute to service development in a busy department.

Qualifications

• To work autonomously within the Orthoptic team with caseload management.
• Provide clinical support for less experienced staff as delegated by the team leader.
• Assist with patient assessments, clinical activities and service development across a busy department.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of non-complex patients and devise/implement treatment programmes under supervision.
• Contribute to effective care and discharges, ensuring adherence to trust policy.
• Support delivery of high-quality orthoptic services, including administrative tasks and patient care.

Skills

Autonomy

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team support

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Senior Orthoptic Assistant Practitioner to join the Orthoptic team. You will work autonomously, managing a caseload of non-complex patients and devising treatment programmes under the supervision of a qualified Orthoptist.

You will also support less experienced staff, assist with patient assessments, clinical activities and contribute to service development in a busy department.