Are you an orthoptist with a special interest in complex paediatric orthoptics? Are you looking for a challenging new role in a hospital setting, with an exciting mix of clinical development, research and an interesting workload? If so, we have a great opportunity for you here at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

This position is a great opportunity for newly qualified or qualified Orthoptist looking to gain experience and is an excellent opportunity to develop your Orthoptic skills in a forward thinking, progressive and supportive ophthalmology department of a tertiary referral centre.

New graduate orthoptists are also welcome to apply and will be appointed at Band 5 level and will work through a clinical skills toolkit via the BIOS preceptorship framework to help their career development and the Band 5/Band 6 run through as appropriate.

Come and join our passionate and dedicated team of ophthalmic professionals, providing high standards of patient care. You will be given high quality training opportunities, with close clinical supervision, and opportunities to share knowledge to others within the team.

Main duties of the job

To work within the multi-disciplinary team working autonomously as an orthoptist managing a wide and complex paediatric clinical caseload within Great Ormond Street Hospital

To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner to assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic departments within Great Ormond Street Hospital

To undertake clinical audit and to take responsibility for own continuing professional development.

The post-holder will be supported by the Head Orthoptist and 6 further Orthoptists, along with 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, optometrists, visual scientists and clinical nurse specialists.

As the role requires communication and liaison with patients with complex conditions, other clinical departments, both within the hospital and other trust, advanced communication and inter-personal skills are paramount.

The candidate must therefore have a current UK Orthoptic Qualification and registered with the HCPC.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Gosh Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values | Always welcoming | Always helpful | Always expert | Always one team
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace

Academic/Professional Qualification/Training

Essential

• Possession of Orthoptic Degree or Diploma
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Registration with Health Care Pressions Council

Desirable

• Experience with teaching undergraduate orthoptic students

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in all aspects of clinical orthoptics
• Clinical experience in specialist paediatric orthoptics to provide an expert opinion in assessing, diagnosing and managing highly complex paediatric orthoptic patients
• Experience of visual field assessment
• To demonstrate an interest in paediatric ophthalmology and be willing to keep up to date with current literature, including evidence of specialist training through CPD
• Knowledge and Understanding of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• To have a knowledge of research methodology and be willing to contribute to research within the department

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• To demonstrate exceptional verbal and written skills to facilitate good communication
• To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently as an autonomous practitioner
• Demonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively and to deal with patients tactfully, efficiently and with empathy
• To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment
• Computer literate (word processing, PowerPoint presentation, Excel, and Access databases)
• To demonstrate the ability to develop good working relationships with hospital staff at all levels
• To demonstrate an understanding and ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• To demonstrate good presentation skills for formal and informal teaching, and for clinical audit

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital

40-41 Queen Square

London

WC1N 3AJ

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