Are you an Orthoptist looking for a challenging adult neurological caseload?
Do you have a passion for working not only in the out-patient environment but also within a ward setting?
Would you like to work within a purpose built eye unit in one of the largest and highest performing Trusts in the North West?
If the answer is
YES to the above then we have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for an additional Specialist Orthoptist to join our existing team of 2 specialist orthoptists and 2 advanced orthoptists already working within the Stroke, ABI and Neuro-Ophthalmology caseload, this position also includes various additional orthoptic hospital and community clinics and the chance to be involved in the orthoptic teaching we provide.
This is an amazing opportunity for an Orthoptist with experience of an adult caseload to join our well-established team to provide not only an excellent standard of care to all patients but to develop themselves within a stroke and ABI role too.
Applications from newly qualified orthoptists who do not meet the specific criteria for Band 6 will be considered and appointed initially to Band 5 with subsequent run through to Band 6 on completion of satisfactory training; preceptorship and mentorship support will be in place and responsibilities will depend upon experience.
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The successful candidate will join our team of 22 Orthoptists working alongside 3 Ophthalmologists with a specialist interest in neuro-ophthalmology, ocular motility and paediatrics with support from an additional 9 consultants in oculo-plastics, retina, glaucoma and cornea, we also have a team of Optometrists; 3 of which provide paediatric refractions, in addition to a large team of Ophthalmic Technicians, Nurses and 2 Ophthalmic Photographers.
Using your experience gained so far as an Orthoptist we will develop you further within the stroke, ABI and neuro-ophthalmology caseload plus a broad range of hospital and community Orthoptics including single handed working at a specialist level.
As a large department with a commitment to teaching we have Orthoptic undergraduates from all years and all Universities throughout the year plus various other students.
Our working week is Monday to Friday typically 08:30 - 16:40
The Orthoptic department is based at Royal Preston Hospital with 4 additional community clinics, several special schools and our purpose built Lancashire Eye Centre situated at Chorley District General Hospital.
Our eye unit has been designed to not only give the patient and their relatives/carers the best experience but also our team too; with individual 6m Orthoptic rooms fully equipped even with a window for those far distance cover tests we hope we have thought of everything.
Our HASU is based at Royal Preston Hospital along with other wards we visit and an additional stroke rehab ward at Chorley District General Hospital.
We are a very busy and large department who work closely with our eye colleagues striving to provide excellent care with compassion; if you manage your time well and work well within a dynamic team then this is the place for you.
We are always looking for ways to further develop ourselves and the team plus looking to see what we could do differently and in fact better, this is why we actively encourage and support CPD, audit and research and have mentorship/preceptorship in place for this role.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Critchley Job title: Head Orthoptist Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07517829882
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00
