Specialist Orthoptist

Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in Birmingham is seeking an Orthoptist to join a large team within the Ophthalmic multi-disciplinary team at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre. You will work across Sandwell Health Campus and community clinics to deliver orthoptic services to children and adults.

You will be involved in vision screening, outreach services and the investigation, diagnosis and management of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, following CPD guidelines to maintain best

Qualifications

• Orthoptists encouraged to participate in clinical audit and research to develop themselves as part of the ophthalmic team.
• The post holder will be involved in investigation, diagnosis and management of ophthalmic conditions within the orthoptic service.
• CPD requirements aligned with Health and Care Professions Council standards.

Responsibilities

• Work within a large team of Orthoptists as part of an ophthalmic MDT at BMEC.
• Deliver orthoptic services to paediatric and adult patients across multiple sites.
• Participate in vision screening and Community Orthoptics Outreach services.
• Carry out clinical administrative duties and contribute to safe patient care.

Job description

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust provides an environment where Orthoptists can develop their knowledge and skills with peer group support.

The post holder will work within a large team of Orthoptists who form part of an Ophthalmic multi-disciplinary team based at the Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre (BMEC). They will work across a number of sites including Sandwell Health Campus and community clinics to deliver orthoptic services to paediatric and adult patients. The post holder will be involved in vision screening and Community Orthoptics Outreach services.

Orthoptists are encouraged to participate in clinical audit and research to develop themselves as members of the clinical team and to share best practice within the service and other Orthoptists via the British and Irish Orthoptic Society and via publication of research., As the Specialist Orthoptist you will be actively involved in the investigation, diagnosis and management of a wide range of ophthalmic conditions presenting to the orthoptic service. This will include patients referred from the Emergency department at BMEC.

The post holder will be required to use evidence based practice to formulate management plans and postulate prognosis. Clinical administrative duties will form part of the job role, working with other clinical colleagues to ensure safe and effective patient care.

You will be expected to demonstrate continuing professional development in line with the requirements of the Health and Care professions Council.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.