# Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist

**Company**: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
**Location**: London
**Job type**: temporary
**Salary**: £39959.00 to £48117.00
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

The Specialist Paediatric Orthoptist will be responsible for carrying out orthoptic assessments and treatment for both adults and children presenting to the ophthalmology service.

The post holder will need to use their specialist skills to diagnose and treat all conditions as necessary using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

They will work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team and also assist the head orthoptist in the administration of the department.

Duties also include carrying out automated visual field testing.

Other clinical duties will be included as required, according to clinical competences already achieved and training given in the post.

**Job Responsibilities:**

- To observe and maintain professional standards at all times in line with the Codes of Conduct and Standards of Proficiency of the Regulatory Body, the Health Professions Council (HPC) and the British and Irish Orthoptic Society.

- Assess and diagnose all patients presenting to the Orthoptic Department, as an autonomous practitioner, incorporating specialist skills, in order to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment plans for patients of all age groups, mental and physical ability whilst adhering to any national and local guidelines.

- To be competent in the analysis of complex facts in order to reach an accurate diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate treatment modality from a range of treatment options.

**Person Specification:**

- Degree in Orthoptics

- HCPC Registration

- 2 years Experience

- Evidence of continued professional development

- Excellent communication skills

**Benefits:**

- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year

- Agenda for Change pay scheme

- Band 6

- Fixed term contract

- 6 months duration

- Full-time working pattern

## Skills

### Required
- Orthoptics
- HCPC Registration
- continued professional development
- Excellent communication skills

### Nice to have
- Accredited BIOS teaching qualification
- Mentoring certificate

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