Orthoptist

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well motivated Orthoptist to join our team of eight Orthoptists, one field technician, three Optometrists . The base is Tameside General Hospital and the post holder will be expected to undertake clinics at Millbrook Medical Practice and all Community Clinics throughout the whole of Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Organisation. A diploma or degree in Orthoptics and registration with the HCPC is essential. To provide high quality, comprehensive Orthoptic services for Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust . Assessing, determining clinical diagnosis, treating and managing clients referred to the service and providing specialist advice. To participate in the District Visual Screening Programme delivered in school reception class. To provide specialist Orthoptic advice to patients and a wide range of Health Professionals To demonstrate Orthoptics to other health professionals Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.