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Main area
Orthoptist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
344-8447SAC-B
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Town
Canterbury
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum Newly Qualified will start on Band 5
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/03/2025 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Orthoptist

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated orthoptist keen to be part of a team of 11 Orthoptists (9.6wte), along with Consultant Ophthalmologists, optometrists, clinical nurse specialists and ophthalmic technicians.

A degree/diploma in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential (or working towards/return to practice). Newly qualified orthoptists would be considered at a band 5 see Band 5 Job Description .

Main duties of the job

The post provides a varied and challenging case load including paediatric ophthalmology specialist clinics, ocular motility and botulinum toxin clinics, neuro-ophthalmology, stroke and trauma patients. We are an accredited department for orthoptic undergraduates on placement and as a teaching hospital we are involved in the clinical teaching of medical students, junior doctors and pre-registration optometrists. The successful candidate will be required to work as part of an enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree or equivalent in Orthoptics
  • Registered with HCPC
  • BIOS membership or separate Medical and Professional Liability Insurance
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of ongoing profession development

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience assessing a broad range of Orthoptic patients including complex patients
  • Identifies the need for and seeks senior support as required.
  • Decision making and problem solving capability in complex or highly conflicting situations
  • Ability to analyse & interpret clinical findings in order to plan and deliver the best treatment possible
  • Ability to maintain accurate & comprehensive treatment notes for each patient
  • Knowledge of up to date clinical/evidenced based practice
  • Basic IT knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Post graduate experience working as an orthoptist
  • Attendance of BIOS Clinical Tutors course

Governance

Essential criteria
  • Upholds and models the trust Values
  • Knowledge of clinical governance and its importance in clinical practice
Desirable criteria
  • Experience undertaking audits
  • Experience undertaking research

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in busy environment
  • Excellent organisation & planning skills.
  • Highly developed verbal & nonverbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both in a team & autonomously.

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel independently to all main sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
  • Car Driver

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Swoffer
Job title
Head Orthoptist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 868616
Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Charlotte Swoffer, Head Orthoptist on 01227 868616 or email:[email protected]

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