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Band 6 Orthoptist – 1 post 37.5hours full time
An opportunity has arisen to join the Tayside Orthoptic Department. You will be part of the Orthoptic team that consists of 10 orthoptist and 2 assistant practitioners. We provide a comprehensive orthoptic and visual field service to the whole region of Tayside. The orthoptic service provides various clinics including, general orthoptic clinics, community paediatric service in conjunction with our hospital optometrists, functional vision assessment, reading difficulties clinic, and post stroke assessment services. We work closely with 3 ophthalmologists providing a specialist paediatric service including orthoptic JIA screening, adult motility service that includes a botulinum toxin, adjustable sutures and a tertiary referral service as well as an orthoptic lead thyroid eye disease clinic. We also provide orthoptic delivered vision screening service, See4School, for the children in Tayside. The post is based at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee but would include travel to clinics throughout Tayside therefore ability to travel is essential.
We are an accredited orthoptic practice placement site and take orthoptic students regularly on placement. Ninewells is a teaching hospital and you will be involved in teaching junior dotors, medical students, nursing students and pre-registration optometrists.
We are looking for an individual who will integrate into the team. We are a friendly, forward thinking team that has developed over the years. We promote team working and collaboration across all roles and recognise the valuable contribution a good skill mix can make to delivering the best quality service and improving patient care.
A diploma/degree in Orthoptics, previous postgraduate experience and current HCPC registration are essential for this role. You should have a broad range of clinical experience and knowledge with excellent communication skills. Experience with adult motility cases would be desirable. We would consider applications from newly qualified practitioners as well as experienced orthoptists. New graduates would be expected to start on band 5 and complete NHS flying start program. Mentorship would be provided and over 18-24 months progress to band 6 to fulfil the role requirements (agenda for change annex T).
For informal discussion or further information about this post please contact Claire Gilmour on 01382 632992 or email claire.gilmour@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
The confirmed date of interview is Tuesday 24th October