Orthoptist

This is a great opportunity to become part of a large, forward thinking Orthoptic team at Warrington.

The team consists of 15 Orthoptists who deliver core Orthoptic clinics and support a wide variety of Ophthalmology clinics. In addition, the team undertake advanced and extended roles in stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, paediatric-ophthalmology, glaucoma, injection clinics, VPD and SEN.

The wider Ophthalmology team consists of 9 Optometrists, 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 3 SAS doctors. Warrington is also a teaching site and have 4 surgical trainees.

There is a close working relationship with the nursing, optometry, imaging, medical and administrative teams., The role includes core orthoptic clinics, supporting paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus clinics, community clinics and supporting casualty clinics.

Orthoptic clinics are undertaken at Warrington Hospital and various community clinics in the area including a brand-new health hub located in Runcorn Shopping City. Ability to travel to sites is part of the role, however where possible staff stay in one location each day.

The role is a band 5 Orthoptist therefore we would welcome applications from new graduates along with those with prior experience. New graduates will be expected to undertake a thorough preceptorship and will be given time and support to undertake this., We are looking for a team player who is looking to further develop and enhance their skills in Orthoptics and the wider ophthalmology service.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.