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).
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Excellence: Provide a highly specialised orthoptic service, including the daily assessment, diagnosis, and management of a full range of paediatric and adult patients.
Leadership & Management: Support the clinical leadership and management of orthoptic services and staff at Edgware Community Hospital, Barnet Hospital, and Chase Farm Hospital (as agreed with the Head Orthoptist)
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.
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
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