Orthoptist

a) To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner for the comprehensiveorthoptic assessment, diagnosis and appropriate management of new andfollow-up patients. This patient group comprises all cases of concomitantand incomitant strabismus, and amblyopia, including complex casesrequiring specialist knowledge and a requirement to act when they shownew or change to existing clinical signs. b) To be responsible for evaluation of visual acuity and visual behaviour in referrals from the specialist services, particularly strabismus and paediatricreferrals. c) To be responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring orthoptic treatment for patients of all ages using clinical reasoning and evidencebased practice, gaining appropriate consent and for appropriately followingup patients who fail to attend or comply with treatment, in conformance withTrust and departmental policies. d)To work where necessary with interpreters, relatives, and support workers to achieve patient comprehension. e) To fully communicate the results of assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and specific treatment plans to patients, parents or guardians. f)To discuss results of assessments and management plans with medical and other colleagues as required, providing an integrated approach to patient care. g)To provide clear documentation of patients records in line with Trust policies. h) To participate or assist with administrative and managerial duties delegated by the Head or Deputy Head Orthoptist. i)To undertake data collection as required for audit purposes and the management of the service.

General Duties & Responsibilities

.To be familiar with and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Trust. To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. To participate fully in the value based appraisal processand undertake Continuing Professional Development To participate in surveys and audits as necessary in order to enable the Trust tomeet its statutory requirements. To be aware of the Trusts emergency planning processes and follow such processes as necessary, in the event of an unexpected incident. This job description is not exhaustive. Staff may be required to undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the band, including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover.