Specialist Stroke Orthoptist - Croydon

Moorfields Eye Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic Orthoptists to join the team working at it's Croydon University Hospital site. The role is to be the sole lead in screening, diagnosing and managing acute visual symptoms in newly diagnosed stroke patients at Croydon University Hospital and to be lead specialist in all issues relating to stroke/acquired brain injury patients and their rehabilitation. The service has a full complement of ophthalmic sub-specialty services, optometry and orthoptic lead, and orthoptic only clinics. We support student clinical placements and wider educational delivery., The main clinic duties include:

• As an autonomous practitioner to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in the Orthoptic clinic.
• To be the Lead Specialist Orthoptist in referral, treatment, management and discharge of all patients in the Orthoptic Stroke Service.
• To attend regular ward rounds with Neurologists, screening suitable patients who would benefit from Orthoptic input and organise suitable times for their assessments.
• Work as a MDT team member and autonomous practitioner in Orthoptic service.
The main administrative duties include:
• To take sole responsibility for all specialist tasks relating to the Orthoptic Stroke Service, including:
• Maintenance of the appointment system, ensuring that all patients are appointed in a timely manner, in accordance with the Care Pathway (including updating the Stroke Service Database following each clinic, acting as a failsafe mechanism).
• Ensure that communication is upheld with the patient and all colleagues involved in the patient's care i.e. Stroke Physicians, GP's and Occupational Therapists.
• To carry out routine administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the service, including operation of the records and appointments systems.
• To liaise with the Lead Orthoptist to achieve adequate clinic profiling.
  
  o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.