Advanced Glaucoma Orthoptist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Gorffennaf 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £47,810.00 i £54,710.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Barnstaple, EX314JB |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C0023-25-1387 |
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For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role In this role youll be encouraged and supported to increase your skills and experience through extended roles and innovative automatous working practices. Youll deliver clinics at a range of locations including in the acute and community settings. Depending on the successful candidates previous professional experience the post holder will spend a significant amount of time working in an extended role capacity, supporting theorthoptic led glaucoma service.The glaucoma aspect of this role will involve working alongside nurse and orthoptic assistant colleagues to monitor and managing glaucoma patients. This role will support further development of the glaucoma service and the staff who provide this service. The successful candidate will: Be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation and development in both our services and our people Support the core orthoptic service working as an autonomous practitioner Be responsible for service development Train and supervise junior staff within the glaucoma monitoring service Take part in regular glaucoma led multi-disciplinary team meetings Be registered with the HCPC Be willing to travel to community locationsNot quite ready for a band 7 post?For the right candidate, we can offer a developmental post, providing appropriate development, training, and mentoring opportunities. Those who do not have all the relevant experience will be paid at Band 6 rate and progress to Band 7 on completion of the relevant competencies. About the service The Orthoptic department currently provides general adult and paediatric clinics including patients from eye casualty, neurology, stroke rehabilitation team, school vision screening, and special school screening. In an extended role capacity, we currently support/work in the following clinics :Dystonia/Botox, JIA, AMD, and Glaucoma Monitoring. Career development and progression Training and development opportunities are in high supply here, whether you are interested in clinical or leadership development courses we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. We actively encourage CPD and you will have an opportunity to spend time with our range of specialists as part of your CPD. Youll be involved in clinical audit, clinical governance sessions, dedicated journal clubs, departmental meetings and courses/ seminars relevant to the role. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, part time considered Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) For further information please contact: Susan Thorne, Head Orthoptist on 01271 322469. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.