An opportunity to experience working in a busy department, either as a new graduate or an Orthoptist with previous experience. We need a full-time motivated orthoptist to work as part of our team.

The department supports new graduates in the transition from University to independent practice and provides a clinical supervisor and mentor.

The successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams. The post holder will be required to provide clinical teaching for pre-registration optometrists, medical students, post graduate medics and other health professionals and support.

The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. You are strongly urged to consider your suitability to meet the service requirements prior to applying for this post. The expected rota will include one evening clinic per week and one Saturday per month.

Main duties of the job

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The orthoptic department in this large teaching hospital has a varied and interesting caseload. The postholder will participate in paediatric and adult ocular motility clinics, the assessment and management of orthoptic patients across various orthoptic and refraction cliThe successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams. The post holder will be required to work as an autonomous practitioner and provide clinical teaching for pre-registration optometrists, medical students, post graduate medics and other health professionals and support.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The orthoptic department in this large teaching hospital has a varied and interesting caseload. The postholder will participate in paediatric and adult ocular motility clinics, the assessment and management of orthoptic patients across various orthoptic and refraction clinics

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in Orthoptics
• HPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of CPD and ongoing competence to practice
• Clinical audit and research
• Clinical experience in an orthoptic department

Analytical / Judgmental skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse clinical data and formulate management plans
• Reflective practitioner

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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