Orthoptist - Band 5 | Autonomous Practitioner

United Lincolnshire Hospital; Boston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Lincolnshire is looking for an orthoptist to diagnose, manage, and treat patients across multiple clinics, including General and Special Needs Paediatrics. The successful candidate will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, communicate clinical information effectively, and work collaboratively within a team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a teaching hospital environment, with excellent training and development prospects.

Qualifications

• Must be able to diagnose and treat patients autonomously.
• Strong clinical reasoning skills required for planning treatments.
• Excellent communication necessary for patient and carer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, manage, and treat patients across various clinics.
• Plan and implement individual orthoptic treatment plans.
• Communicate complex clinical information to patients and other professionals.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient management

Communication

Training

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

A leading NHS trust in Lincolnshire is looking for an orthoptist to diagnose, manage, and treat patients across multiple clinics, including General and Special Needs Paediatrics. The successful candidate will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, communicate clinical information effectively, and work collaboratively within a team. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a teaching hospital environment, with excellent training and development prospects.