Band 6 Orthoptist in St Helier

Job Title:
Band 6 Orthoptist

Specialism:
Allied Healthcare

Location:
St Helier, Jersey, UK

Salary:
£50.00 per hour

Type:
Locum (Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time)

Join us for a fantastic locum opportunity as a Band 6 Orthoptist within Healthcare in St Helier, Jersey, UK. Offering a rewarding rate of £50.00 per hour, this ongoing role allows for both full-time and part-time options, providing the perfect balance for your professional and personal life. This is a unique chance to engage in meaningful work while exploring the charming island landscape.

By choosing locum work, you can enjoy unrivalled flexibility, the ability to explore different work environments, and the chance to enhance your skills. Specifically, at our St Helier location, benefit from a supportive team culture that values your expertise alongside opportunities for further professional growth.

What you will do:

• Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with strabismus, amblyopia, binocular vision disorders, and ocular motility abnormalities.
• Formulate and implement evidence-based treatment plans, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as clinically required.
• Undertake specialist orthoptic assessments for paediatric, adult, neurological, and post-stroke patients within ophthalmology clinics.
• Work collaboratively with Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Nursing staff, and wider multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the choice between full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: Access to continued professional development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Island Life: Immerse yourself in the vibrant community and enjoy the coastal beauty of Jersey.
• Networking Opportunities: Work with a diverse and dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Degree or BSc (Hons) in Orthoptics or equivalent recognised qualification.

Registration:

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Orthoptist.

Professional Development:

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Registration & Compliance:

• Current HCPC registration.
• Knowledge of HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.

St Helier offers not only a wonderful working environment but also a quality of life that is hard to match. With its stunning shores, historic landmarks, and warm community, Jersey is an enticing destination for professionals. Discover the perfect blend of career satisfaction and vibrant living—come work and enjoy life in St Helier.

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Apply now to join Band 6 Orthoptist in St Helier, Jersey, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.