Clinical Lead Orthoptist (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Optimistrist - Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundat[...]

Employer
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Great Western Hospitals
Town
Swindon
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/05/2024 23:59
Clinical Lead OrthoptistNHS AfC: Band 7 Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. Job overviewAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic, motivated and reliable Senior Orthoptist to join our team of 4 Orthoptists and 4 Optometrists as Clinical Lead Orthoptist.As an autonomous practitioner you should be capable of providing the highest quality Orthoptic, including extended role, services in the acute and community sectors. The postholder will act as a source of Orthoptic expertise for junior orthoptist , peers, optometrists and medical colleagues given their advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice skills.There will also be specific responsibilities for clinical leadership and operational management of the Orthoptic service working closely alongside the Ophthalmology management team.The successful candidate will oversee other functions of the department such as student placements, the school screening service, people relations and quality improvement.Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical Orthoptic services to the highest level acting as mentor for less experienced colleagues and providing patients with the best quality careTo lead the departmental team of Orthoptists in terms of staffing, patient administration, service planning, delivery and strategic developmentTo oversee the provision and the effective delivery of Swindon Borough school vision screening service in liaison with Orthoptic school screening lead.Working for our organisationOur STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.Service: We will put our patients firstTeamwork: We will work togetherAmbition: We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect: We will act with integrityDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo maintain up to date knowledge of techniques and technology and to maintain required levels professional clinical practice, competencies, and skills. To maintain own standards of professional conduct and performance in line with HCPC and BIOSTo be aware of and implement Trust and departmental policies and procedures, and participate in the development of departmental policiesTo lead and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance, and clinical risk for the Orthoptic service and TrustTo liaise with the Ophthalmology management team in maintaining the electronic and departmental rota systems ensuring all types of leave are dealt with accurately and efficiently so as to support a safe serviceTo represent the Orthoptic department in Ophthalmology business meetings.Person specificationQualificationsDegree BSc ( or equivalent Diploma) in OrthopticsCurrent Professional registration with HCPCMembership of BIOSEvidence of appropriate on-going professional development/CPD and postgraduate trainingTeaching certificate C&G 730 and/ or BIOS teaching clinical courseExperienceSignificant range of post graduate clinical experience working within a team and single handedClinical experience in paediatric OrthopticsTeaching clinical OrthopticsManagement of staffKnowledgeHighly developed ability to communicate with all ages, ethnicity and abilities in explaining diagnosis and treatment to gain optimum cooperation and resultsTo be able to communicate sensitive and complex information , sometimes in distressing /emotional circumstancesProven knowledge of the investigation, diagnosis and management of a broad range of specialist and complex Orthoptic patientsDemonstrate the ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively and to deal with patients tactfully, efficiently and with empathyGood presentation skills for formal and informal teachingKnowledge of research methodology , and statistical analysisThank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.Eligibility for this role requires:Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteriaFrom 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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