Orthoptist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated part time 0.50 wte Band 5 Orthoptist (9 month fixed term contract to cover Maternity Leave) - with excellent interpersonal skills, to join our friendly innovative team based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH). Services are provided at RSUH, County Hospital, community outreach clinics and orthoptic led vision screening. Our department is very proactive and we are always looking improve the service offered to our patients. Some of our specialist orthoptic services are: stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, TED, Botox, SEN, disc/IIH assessment (for which we recently won the Improving Together prize at our staff awards). The post holder will work alongside 13 orthoptists, 2 orthoptic assistant, 2 clerical staff and will work closely with 2 paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologists - as well as 10 other consultant ophthalmologists.,

• To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
• To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic Department
• To work as an active member within a multi-disciplinary team.
• To carry out orthoptic vision screening in school reception classes.
• To participate in the theoretical and clinical teaching of orthoptics to medical students, ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and other health professionals visiting the orthoptic department.
• To contribute to departmental audit and research projects.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practice as an orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio.
• To develop post-qualification clinical skills in conjunction with and under the supervision of Senior Orthoptists., We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
  
  University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
  
  Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.