Hospital Orthoptist

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 4,686,000 - 6,248,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a Specialist Orthoptist with a special interest in glaucoma to join the Borders Eye Centre, Melrose. The role involves autonomous clinical work with adults and paediatric motility patients, and teaching to undergraduates in a teaching department.

The successful candidate will work within a 2.8 WTE orthoptic team, support training programs (NHS Flying Start and BIOS Preceptorship), and progress to Band 6 after completing required programmes.

Qualifications

• Registered Orthoptist with HCPC; eligible for NHS Borders preceptorship and Flying Start programs.
• Experience or interest in glaucoma subspeciality clinics and motility assessments.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team and teach students.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the orthoptic service using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver glaucoma subspeciality clinics and participate in pre-school vision screening.
• Provide practice-based teaching to undergraduate Orthoptic students and other professionals.
• Contribute to outreach clinics and travel as required.

Skills

Orthoptist

Glaucoma interest

Autonomous practice

Teaching

Education

HCPC registered Orthoptist

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Orthoptist, with a special interest in glaucoma, to join our friendly and supportive team at the Borders Eye Centre, Melrose. The orthoptic team comprises 2.8WTE, and the successful candidate will work alongside our multidisciplinary team including ophthalmologists, nurses, technicians, healthcare assistants, eye clinic liaison officer and administrative staff.

We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who will assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred in to the orthoptic service using evidence-based practice. Your role will involve adult and paediatric motility patients, including patients referred from A + E, maxillofacial and neurology departments. You will be involved in the Pre-School Vision Screening programme. This post would be of interest to a candidate keen to deliver glaucoma subspeciality clinics. Training and support will be provided to help you develop the necessary clinical skills and confidence to deliver these services effectively.

As we are a teaching department, your role would involve providing practice-based learning to undergraduate Orthoptic students, and other professionals as required.

We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified Orthoptists and are committed to supporting your career growth. All newly qualified Orthoptists will be required to complete the NHS Flying Start and BIOS Preceptorship programmes. You will need to meet the requirements of the programme within your first year of practice and full support will be given to you for this. You will progress to a Band 6 after completion of the Preceptorship programmes and having evidence of upholding the professional standards and competencies as set out by BIOS and HCPC.

The post will be based in the Borders General Hospital but will include travel to outreach clinics.

For Trainees Covered By Annex 21, Where The Period Of Training Lasts For Between 1 And 4 Years, Pay Will Be Adjusted As Follows

Please note, in the case of a newly qualified practitioner the Annex 21 applies.

• (i) up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate
• (ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate
• (iii) more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate
• (iv) more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.

For further information please contact Dr Joanne Forster – telephone [phone], email [e-mail]

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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