University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Advanced Orthoptist Paediatric Lead
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated 0.51 wte Band 7 Advanced Orthoptist - paediatric lead- 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 to improve the service offered to our patients. Some of our specialist orthoptic services are: stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, TED, Botox, SEN, disc/IIH assessment, paediatric shared care with optometrists.
The post holder will work alongside 12 orthoptists, 1 orthoptic assistant, 3 clerical staff, and will work closely with 2 paediatric Consultant Ophthalmologists - as well as 10 other consultant ophthalmologists.
Role Purpose
To provide comprehensive, high-quality Orthoptic services as an advanced autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary teams.
To provide an extended specialist role as lead Orthoptist for paediatrics to include Paediatric ophthalmology shared care, paediatric ophthalmology, school screening, autism, and special educational needs.
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To be responsible for writing and reviewing policies and developing staff within this service domain.
To actively teach Orthoptics to medical and non-medical personnel and participate in the clinical supervision of Orthoptic undergraduate students, contributing towards their assessments.
Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills required to practice as an advanced orthoptist and keep a personal professional development portfolio.
To undertake audit and research activities.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching, and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
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UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients, and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Carrick
- Job title: Head Orthoptist
- Email address: claire.carrick@uhnm.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01782 674333
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