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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
You will join the orthoptic department to provide orthoptic support services for the NHS Ayrshire & Arran orthoptic department. This involves clinical duties and a range of administrative and secretarial duties.
Clinical duties will include the assessment of visual fields which if not experienced in, will require you to undertake learning to develop knowledge and competency to perform Visual field testing on patients attending the eye clinics.
You will be required to liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary ophthalmology directorate, medical records department, GP’s, optometrists, health visitors, school nurses, community health clinic staff, and primary school and nursery school staff when co-ordinating and planning all pre-school and primary one eye testing for the NHS Ayrshire & Arran orthoptic department.
You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills and the ability to work independently, whilst being supportive of colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary ophthalmology team. You will be committed to providing a high standard of support and have a genuine interest in self-development and continuous learning.
You will possess either an SVQ III or have demonstrable evidence of being able to work at this level as well as highly developed computer/technical skills and preferably experience and knowledge in Microsoft office packages.
Current/recent experience working in a healthcare setting is essential.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
A car/owner driver is desirable as you may be working between University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Hazel McWhinnie, Head Orthoptist on 01292 610555 Ext 14166.