Senior Orthoptist

Senior Orthoptist -HSE Longford

The Orthoptist, Senior grade required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for new opportunities in Longford Services.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

The Orthoptist, Senior will:

Clinical / Professional

- Operate within the Scope of Practice of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and Irish Association of Orthoptist's (IAO) and register with CORU when applicable.
- Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.
- Perform all clinical duties in accordance with directives issued.
- Carry a caseload and be responsible for the organization of their own workload in line with agreed priorities, policies and procedures.
- Accept Orthoptic referrals as per local HSE policy for the Community Ophthalmic Service.
- Conduct Orthoptic assessments and treatments for children and / or adult / patients.
- Aid in the assessment of inpatients who are referred to the Ophthalmic Service.

Education and Training

·Participate in mandatory training programmes.

·Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research etc.

·Develop protocols, patient care plans, goal setting and outcome measures

·Participate in research and developments in Orthoptics.

Health & Safety

- Contribute to the development of, and implement, agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice. Adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
- Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
- Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
- Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).

Administrative

- Contribute to the planning and development of the Orthoptic Service and participate in service improvements.
- Undertake any reasonable professional and administrative duties as agreed.
- Work collaboratively with other disciplines and professions.
- As an employee, maintain the confidentiality of information regarding patients, employees or any business relating to the HSE.
- Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.
- Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have at the latest date of application:

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition possess:

(i) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University.

or

(ii) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool.

or

(iii) BMed Sci (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield.

or

(iv) A validated qualification equivalent to (i) or (ii) or (iii) above.

or

(v) Be registered as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professionals Council UK (HCPC).

and

(b) Candidates must have 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.

and

(c) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

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