Overview
This will include assisting in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children. You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff and support Orthoptic students on placement. If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service, then please apply. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email following the closing date.
Diversity and Equal Opportunities
At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH has active BAME and LGBTQI networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN); Race Equality Network; Rainbow Network which supports LGBTQI staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH. The CLCH Equal Opportunities statement is on our website.
Role details
Grade: 6
Site: Vale Drive Primary Health Care Centre / Oak Lane Clinic / Grahame Park Health Centre
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity cover 6 months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (1.0 WTE)
About the post
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust works across nine London boroughs and Hertfordshire. We are rated good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. We are looking to hire a full-time 1.0 WTE Band 6 Orthoptist for 6 months to cover maternity leave starting 1 December 2025 (previous clinical experience is desirable but not essential). We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team. Band 6 Orthoptic post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet. The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a paediatric caseload.
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
What we offer
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
* Flexible working options
* Annual travel card loan
* Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: CLCH Pay and Benefits
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