Specialist Orthoptist
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Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.
We are looking for a full time permanent Specialist Orthoptist with experience, and a special interest in stroke services.
Job description
To act as a part of the team caring for a full case load of Orthoptic patients.
You will have special interest in stroke assessment, rehabilitation and demonstrate experience and competency in these areas.
You will be using Octopus/Goldmann field testing equipment. You will provide care and support to those going through life changing experiences with good knowledge of local support services and rehab strategies.
Person specification
Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
- Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics: BSc (Orth), BMedSci (Orth) and/or Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Evidence of experience in a wide range of orthoptic practices
- City & Guilds (or equivalent) teaching qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of wider interest/audit/research in specialist area
- Demonstrates enthusiasm/motivation towards specialist area
- Member of British & Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of work within Orthoptic stroke/neuro services
- Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Experience working as part of a team: uniprofessional and multi- Professional
- Audit and research experience
Desirable
- Teaching experience
Skills
Essential
- Specialist clinical skills in all areas of Orthoptics
- Ability to analyse and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialist care plans
- Ability to present information, both orally and written, in a clear, logical manner
About the employer
The department at Bolton has 10 consultants including a specialist consultant in strabismus. We have our own theatres and perform squint surgeries on site including adjustable suture surgery.
We work closely with neuro -ophthalmology and have developed a dedicated neuro -Orthoptist lead.