Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Orthoptist to observe and maintain professional standards, assess and diagnose patients autonomously, and develop specialised programmes of care for ocular motility and paediatric ophthalmology cases.

The role involves discussing treatment options, applying clinical guidelines, and contributing to patient care plans across varied age groups and abilities. The post emphasises professional development within a NHS Trust setting.

Descripción del empleo

Clinical To observe and maintain professional standards at all times in line with the Codes of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency of the Regulatory Body, the Health Professions Council (HPC) and the British and Irish Orthoptic Society. Assess and diagnose all patients presenting to the Orthoptic Department, as an autonomous practitioner, incorporating specialist skills, in order to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients of all age groups, mental and physical ability whilst adhering to any national and local guidelines. This includes patients with complex ocular motility and paediatric ophthalmology conditions. To be competent in the analysis of complex facts in order to reach an accurate diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate treatment modality from a range of treatment options, including patients requiring orthoptic, optical, pharmacological and surgical management and to have the ability to discuss the pros and cons of procedures and their potential outcomes and to develop specialised programmes of care This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. As the duties of the post change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post-holder.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust