Orthoptist (fixed term)

Blackpool Orthoptic Department is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic team/ Hospital Eye Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital (BTH).

This position would not be suitable for a newly qualified Orthoptist. If you already work at BTH then you would have to get permission from your existing Manager to apply for this role as a secondment.

You will assist in the provision of a high quality and comprehensive, Orthoptic service in the ophthalmology department. You will become part of a friendly, well organised, and motivated team consisting of 9 Orthoptists, 3 optometrists and 6 Ophthalmic Technicians.

The trust employs 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, including one Consultant specialising in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Motility., To provide high quality, comprehensive and highly specialised orthoptic services for the Trust within the Ophthalmology directorate and provide the service/support to other directorates as requested.

Undertake specific roles agreed with the Head Orthoptist.

To be involved in managing own clinic workload and support other staff within the department.

To assess, diagnose and manage all cases of ocular motility defects and provide specialist advice to consultants and other health professionals.

You will need to be a good communicator with excellent people skills. You will encounter patients of all ages with a variety of problems and abilities.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.