Job Summary
The post-holder will support the clinical leadership and management of the Orthoptic services and orthoptic staff across Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet Hospital & Chase Farm Hospital, as mutually agreed with the Head Orthoptist. As our department is an accredited clinical undergraduate orthoptic training centre, the post holder will also share Lead Clinical Tutor duties with other Lead Orthoptists across our department sites, to actively support the undergraduate placements.

Join Our Team. If you are looking to join a well supported, dynamic Orthoptic team on a part-time basis, this opportunity could be for you. We are seeking an experienced orthoptist to join our multidisciplinary team for a 12-month, fixed-term maternity cover post (15 hours per week).

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver expert clinical care through the advanced assessment diagnosis and management of complex orthoptic cases.
• Actively drive the development and leadership of specialised pathways within both paediatric and adult services.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to lead and deliver high quality clinical education and training.
• Clinical Education: As an accredited undergraduate training centre, you will share lead clinical duties with other lead orthoptists to support and oversee undergraduate placements.

About Us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Possess a Degree or Diploma of Orthoptics
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• BIOS Clinic Tutors Course/ equivalent
• Clinical Teaching qualification
• Management/ Leadership qualification

Skills and Aptitudes
Essential

• To be able to show good working relationships at all levels and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team or independently.
• To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment, whilst maintaining high quality Orthoptic practise.
• The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy.

Work Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Orthoptics involving specialist services.
• Experience of teaching student Orthoptists, doctors, pre-registration optometrists, nurses.
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills relevant to Orthoptics in extended roles.
• Have management/ leadership experience.

Royal Free World Class Values
Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential

• The ability to work between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm in accordance with the clinic rota.
• To be flexible in covering cross sites for the Trust and acceptance of changes to timetables

Desirable

• Car owner/ driver

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Orthoptics & Optometry, Bhavini Gohil, bgohil@nhs.net, 02037582484.