Specialist Orthoptist

We are looking for a full time, permanent Band 6 Orthoptist to join our developing and supportive team. The successful applicant will be based mainly at Glangwili General Hospital and Prince Philip Hospital but this is open for discussion at interview. The successful candidate will be providing all Orthoptic services to a varied caseload of patients with an active involvement in clinical audit and teaching supported.
Whilst this post is advertised as Band 6 the role is suitable for a newly qualified Orthoptist and appropriate mentorship will be provided through a preceptorship scheme.
We are accredited by BIOS as an Orthoptic placement site and have recently started taking Orthoptic students on placement therefore previous experience or an interest in teaching would be desirable., This post involves the assessment, diagnosis and management of a varied caseload of Orthoptic patients providing an interesting mix of adult and paediatric patients including patients from the Emergency Eye clinic, Maxillofacial team, Neurology, Stroke team and Paediatrics. Clinics are regularly run alongside a Paediatric Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Consultant, Paediatric Optometrist, Emergency Eye clinic and Ophthalmic technicians.
As well as consolidating general Orthoptic practise there is an opportunity to develop skills in extended roles within the medical retina team dependant on departmental needs by undertaking training for intravitreal injections after having substantial Orthoptic experience.
CPD is actively promoted with participation expected in departmental audits, teaching sessions and monthly Orthoptic team meetings. Involvement would also be expected in providing clinical teaching to a wide range of healthcare professionals including Health visitors, student nurses, Optometrists and GP's.
The role will be based mainly at two sites but travel across the Health Board may be required to other acute and community based hospitals therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
A degree/diploma in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 13/01/25

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales., Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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