An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthoptist either band 5, or band 6 depending on experience, to join our welcoming team of 3 Strabismus consultants, 8 Orthoptists and 7 Ophthalmic Technicians on a fixed term contract.
The Orthoptic team deliver clinical services at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, in addition to primary Vision Screening located in schools in Merton, and deliver the Low Vision Aids and an Orthoptic Stroke service.
This position provides a good opportunity to gain experience across multiple Orthoptic roles. You will be supported by a collaborative and friendly team who look forward to working together. Newly qualified Orthoptists are welcome to apply and would be supported by a preceptorship programme.
Post holder will
* Provide a full orthoptic service and assess, diagnose, manage and treat patients referred to the orthoptic department from a variety of sources.
* Provide a full visual field service, reporting to the ophthalmic team and including fields for neurology, paediatric and adult oncology, general medicine and endocrinology.
* Provide an adult low vision service, assessing and providing low vision aids to patients referred to the service, and signposting to additional support.
* Provide support to the Orthoptic stroke service, undertaking assessments of both inpatients and outpatients referred to the stroke service.
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
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