Overview
In this Senior Orthoptist role, you cover bank shifts across King’s Mill Hospital and other sites, delivering high-quality orthoptic care. You will assess and manage a range of orthoptic conditions and complex cases within a multidisciplinary environment. The role supports cross-site practice, clinical development, and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs. You’ll contribute to patient-centered care within a clinically-led NHS Trust, bringing expertise to varied settings and teams.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- bank position
- NHS framework
- opportunity to work across multiple sites
- clinical development focus
Responsibilities
- Provide orthoptic assessment and treatment across departments
- Manage complex orthoptic cases and maintain high standards of patient care
- Cover bank shifts and travel to Newark Hospital as needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support staff development
- Support professional development and stay current with literature and CPD
Key requirements
- Core Orthoptics knowledge
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics or Diploma from British Orthoptic Council or equivalent
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Desirable IT skills including knowledge of hospital systems
- Essential willingness to travel to single-handed clinics at Newark Hospital
- Experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics
- Desirable experience with stroke patients and clinical audit
- Desirable teaching or supervision experience for Orthoptic undergraduates
- communication
- team collaboration
- adaptability
- Core Orthoptics knowledge
- IT skills including hospital systems
- Biometry training
Bank Senior Orthoptist in Ashfield employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
