Specialist Orthoptist

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Swansea is looking for an experienced Orthoptist to join their team. The role involves assessing and managing ocular motility conditions and requires a degree in Orthoptics along with HCPC registration. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers excellent training opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Orthoptics required.
• HCPC registration needed.
• Strong knowledge in ocular motility conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a variety of ocular motility conditions.
• Work as part of a team and show enthusiasm.
• Expected to work autonomously with supervision.

Skills

Highly Specialised knowledge and skills

Good Organisational and Planning skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Evidence of CPD

Experience of working as part of a multi professional team

Education

Degree in Orthoptics or Equivalent

HCPC Registration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team of 6 Orthoptists, 2 Orthoptic assistants, 3 Optometrists and 3 Paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologists, working across two main sites at Singleton Hospital and Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The caseload is diverse including core orthoptic, one stop refraction, adult ocular motility and paediatric clinics. There is support and encouragement for advanced/extended roles. Advanced roles currently include specialising in stroke, traumatic brain injury and visual function clinics. Our Orthoptist are also actively involved within the medical retina, glaucoma and botulinum clinics.

We are passionate about teaching, providing education and training for undergraduate orthoptists, medical and nursing students.

We provide regular CPD sessions through monthly Ophthalmology audits, regular team meetings and journal clubs, with scope for funding for external courses.

Main duties of the job

Duties will include using a wide range of orthoptic skills in order to assess, diagnose and manage a variety of both paediatric and adult ocular motility conditions. You must be able to work as part of a team and show enthusiasm. You will have support and supervision but will be expected to work autonomously. Flexibility to adapt to different situations and work under pressure is necessary.

You will be based at the Orthoptic Department, Singleton Hospital, Swansea, but may be required to work at other Orthoptic units within the Health Board so ability to travel is desirable but not essential.

Applicants must hold a degree/diploma in Orthoptics and state registration with the HCPC.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Orthoptics or Equivalent
• HCPC Registration
• Highly Specialised knowledge and skills
• Evidence of Post Graduate study in relevant area of expertise

Experience

• Working at Band 5 or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of working as part of a multi professional team
• Previous experience at Band 6
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of taking part in research and audit

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good Organisational and Planning skills
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to travel between sites

Values

• Resilience, adaptability and flexible approach.
• Commitment to provision of high quality care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.