An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Orthoptist to join a dynamic and highly motivated team of Orthoptists within ABUHB.
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A Preceptorship Programme is in place for newly qualified Orthoptists.
The department is an accredited centre for both undergraduate and post-graduate Orthoptic students.
The team consists of 7 Orthoptists and 4 Orthoptic Clinical assistants.
Main duties of the job
To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective specialist treatment plans in order to refer to ophthalmologist.
To participate in specialist multi-disciplinary clinics including paediatric ophthalmology, adult ocular motility, orthoptic and refraction.
To participate in secondary vision screening programme across all sites.
To assist in the teaching of orthoptic undergraduates on clinical placement and other healthcare professional including optometrists, school nurses, health visitors, junior doctors and medical students.
To undertake audit; and research and development.
As an autonomous practitioner to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of new and review patients referred to the orthoptic service; priorities own workload and keep accurate contemporaneous records.
To have responsibility to formulate relevant specialised management, treatment and discharge plans and make onward referrals to other members of the ophthalmic team.
To assess, diagnose and treat patients referred to the orthoptic service from other specialities including paediatrics, maxillofacial, neurology, urgent referral, A and E as well as referrals from ophthalmologists and optometrists; advise medical staff of the diagnosis and recommend management including onward referral.
To assist in the secondary orthoptic vision screening programme throughout ABUHB and identify children requiring onward referral.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Orthoptics
* IT Qualification
* HCPC Registration
* Evidence of CPD
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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