Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Orthoptist
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Band 6 Orthoptist
The Royal Eye Infirmary at Dorset County Hospital is looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Band 6 Orthoptist to join our friendly department. This is a permanent, part-time post. The department is based at Dorset County Hospital, but we run single-handed clinics in the community.
A diploma/degree in Orthoptics and HCPC registration is essential. The post holder will be expected to travel between the hospital site and various locations in the community to carry out peripheral clinics; therefore, a car driver is preferable.
Department Overview
The department currently runs paediatric and ocular motility clinics. Currently, orthoptists in our department have extended roles in stroke. We are also a placement site for Orthoptic students. Staff regularly participate in department audit, clinical governance, and clinical teaching sessions. The post-holder will be supported by the Head Orthoptist.
Role Responsibilities
To assist in the provision of the Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner.
- Expected to work clinically to deliver a range of core Orthoptic services.
- To provide Orthoptic assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients of all ages and abilities, planning, implementing, and monitoring individual Orthoptic treatment plans/care pathways using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
- To support the Ophthalmology service as required.
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Qualifications
Applicants will have a degree or diploma in Orthoptics and be registered with HCPC.
About Us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Sponsorship
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
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Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Forrest Townsend
- Job title: Assistant Service Manager
- Email address: Forrest.Townsend1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01305 254087
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