Specialist Orthoptist (3.5d/wk) | Vision & Teaching

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist on a temporary contract of 3.5 days per week to cover a secondment. You will provide highly specialised orthoptic services to patients of all ages, including Goldmann and Octopus visual field assessments, and contribute to Low Vision and Orthoptic TBI pathways.

You will also undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate orthoptic students within a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as an Orthoptist.
• Experience in adult and paediatric orthoptics would be advantageous.
• Ability to teach and assess undergraduate orthoptics students.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised orthoptic investigations, diagnoses and management for patients referred from ophthalmology, neurology and related services.
• Perform Goldmann and Octopus visual field assessments.
• Contribute to Low Vision Service and Orthoptic TBI pathways.

Skills

Orthoptic assessment

Visual field testing

Teaching/education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pediatric and adult patient care

Education

HCPC registered Orthoptist

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist on a temporary contract of 3.5 days per week to cover a secondment. You will provide highly specialised orthoptic services to patients of all ages, including Goldmann and Octopus visual field assessments, and contribute to Low Vision and Orthoptic TBI pathways.

You will also undertake teaching and assessment of undergraduate orthoptic students within a supportive, professional environment.