Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Orthoptist
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Fixed Term/Secondment Opportunity until 23/02/2027
We are looking for a full-time Band 6 orthoptist to work as part of our dynamic team of 5 orthoptists, thirteen consultant ophthalmologists, and four optometrists. You will be involved in all aspects of the Orthoptic Service, which includes both Paediatric and Adult strabismus services.
The hospital is a busy district teaching hospital, with links to the Medical School and the University of East Anglia. Our department is also committed to the teaching and supervision of undergraduate orthoptic students. The department fully supports continued professional development and is active in audit and research.
Norfolk is a wonderful place to live and work, with scenic coastlines, open countryside, rural villages, the picturesque Norfolk Broads. The city of Norwich, with all the facilities of a major commercial and thriving cultural centre, still manages to be a friendly and easy-going place to live, and despite its medieval architecture, the city has a vibrant and youthful outlook.
Role Purpose
To provide comprehensive, high-quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner and to work as an effective member of the Orthoptic team in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with ocular motility disorders and amblyopia; to develop and monitor effective treatment plans using specialist skills based on clinical and analytical reasoning and using evidence-based practice.
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To participate in the clinical supervision of undergraduate orthoptic students as required.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in orthoptics
- State registration with the HCPC
About Us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi-Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme, and home electronics
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Fiona Grady
- Job title: Head Orthoptist
- Email address: fiona.grady@nnuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01603 288048
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