Orthoptist

Location

Antrim, Co. Antrim | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

The post holder will be required to work mainly single handed, under the management of the Orthoptic Services Manager, to organise the day-to-day running of clinics, undertake vision screening and manage waiting lists at scheduled locations. To directly provide a comprehensive hospital and community service and ensure that a high standard of care is provided and the well-being of patients is considered at all times. To provide an Orthoptic service to other facilities/ locations, including schools throughout the Trust or Trusts area where duties are scheduled..

Responsibilities

• To continually review the service needs of Orthoptic patients and prioritise own clinical caseload and keep accurate contemporaneous record.
• To instruct both patients carers in a continuous course of home treatment and supply both written and verbal information.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• BSC (Hons) in Orthoptics.
• HCPC Registration.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Band 5/6 Orthoptist.

Job tags

Salary

£33.71k - £40.59k per annum