East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Specialist Orthoptist
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Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist Post Opportunity
Due to the creation of a new Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist post, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for two experienced and enthusiastic Orthoptists to join our team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and expanding service, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for paediatric ophthalmology patients. We are looking for motivated professionals with excellent clinical skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and a passion for service development.
Responsibilities
- Independently assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with ocular motility defects, binocular vision anomalies, amblyopia, strabismus, and visual developmental disorders.
- Providing specialist Orthoptic assessment and treatment for paediatric and adult patients in outpatient and community settings as required.
- Supporting the newly established Paediatric Ophthalmology service and working closely with the Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist and wider multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in specialist clinics, including paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and other extended-role clinics as appropriate.
- Undertaking visual acuity testing, assessment of binocular vision, ocular motility examinations, and other specialist Orthoptic investigations.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of patient care pathways and service improvements.
- Providing advice, education, and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
- Supervising, supporting, and contributing to the training of Orthoptic students, assistant practitioners, and less experienced colleagues.
- Participating in clinical audit, research, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing professional development activities.
- Working flexibly across sites and clinics within the service to meet patient and departmental needs.
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About Us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust provides high-quality hospital and community healthcare services to a population of more than 600,000 people across East Lancashire and surrounding areas. The Trust employs over 10,000 staff and delivers a wide range of acute and specialist services across its main hospital sites and community settings.
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Our Ophthalmology Department is a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to delivering excellent patient care through innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Orthoptic team works closely with Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, nurses, and allied health professionals to provide comprehensive care for both paediatric and adult patients.
We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff and offer access to a wide range of learning opportunities, clinical supervision, continuing professional development activities, and leadership programmes. We value diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and strive to create a working environment where all colleagues feel respected, supported, and able to achieve their full potential.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Helen Reynolds
- Job title: Head Orthoptist / Head of Orthoptics and Optometry
- Email address: helen.reynolds@elht.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01282 804615
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