Orthoptist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust ,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Orthoptist to join the Orthoptic Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Technicians & Nurses in a busy but supportive department. The main base will be at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, with some clinics at Peterborough City Hospital. Should a newly qualified Orthoptist be appointed, a period of preceptorship will be undertaken based mainly at Peterborough City Hospital, then transition to Hinchingbrooke once suitably supported. Applicants will need to be enthusiastic, motivated & be keen to work hard in a busy environment. The Orthoptic Department is actively engaged with developing the role of the Orthoptist within the Hospital Eye Service, developing Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology and Medical Retina services. Duties will primarily be Orthoptic Clinics, with Visual Field Clinics. Staff are fully supported in development with Newly Qualified Orthoptists supported by a dedicated Orthoptist. We welcome applications from students about to qualify this year. For informal enquiries please contact Mr Steve Joy, Head Orthoptist on 01733 677021. HOURS - full time SALARY - BAND 5 For further details / informal visits contact: For informal enquiries please contact Mr Steve Joy, Head Orthoptist on 01733 677021. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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