Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and self motivated, experienced Orthoptist to join and Lead our small, friendly Orthoptic team.

The department currently consists of 3 Orthoptists, 7 Consultant Ophthalmologists, all with various sub-specialty interests, in addition to 4 Optometrists and Ophthalmic trained nurses.

In addition to paediatric and adult orthoptic clinics, there is an opportunity to be involved in Peripheral clinics, Stroke clinics and Low vision clinics (in conjunction with ECLO).

The department is also very supportive of further extended scope work e.g. pre and post-op cataract assessment, AMD clinics (inc. IVT/injections), glaucoma assessment etc. We have Orthoptists and Optometrist working in a variety or roles and would love to expand further! Experience is any of these areas is desirable but also training and study time will be provided where necessary. The applicant must be willing to commit some of their own time too. Current Orthoptists (and Optometrists) are registered as OPT learners with the RCO.

Role and responsibilities will be dependent on experience.

A Degree (or Diploma) in Orthoptics, and State Registration with the HCPC is essential.

Main duties of the job

Paediatric and adult Orthoptic clinics. Involvement in wider Ophthalmology MDT clinics.

Leading the Orthoptic team and being main point of contact for day-to-day activities and queries.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated Good by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• 4-5 years

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salisbury District Hospital

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ

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269-SFT7735