Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Orthoptist
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The Children's Community Orthoptic Service
The Children's Community Orthoptic Service is looking for a hard working, passionate and enthusiastic Orthoptist to join our team of 11 Orthoptists to work across Manchester and Trafford at a number of Health Centres, special schools and ophthalmology clinics.
This position will be solely community based and requires exceptional organisational skills. The post holder will be required to work independently without the immediate supervision of other team members.
Flexible Working
MFT adheres to the flexible working policy, which is available to all staff, to ensure that you have a healthy work life balance.
Reporting Structure
Reporting directly to the Head of the Children's Community Orthoptic Service, you will be an integral part of the team;
- Providing comprehensive, high quality Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner. This requires knowledge and interpretation of professional and departmental guidelines, applying this to patients accessing the community orthoptic setting.
- Assessment, diagnosis and management (including onward referral and safe discharge) of new and follow up paediatric patients with, strabismus, ocular motility disorders and amblyopia, including children with SEND.
- The position includes single handed community paediatric orthoptic/refraction clinics and special school clinics and paediatric ophthalmology clinics at Trafford General Hospital.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Matilda Blythe
- Job title: Head of Children's Community Orthoptic Service
- Email address: matilda.blythe@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 470 6752
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