Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Orthoptist to join our team of 23 Orthoptists and Optometrists based at Queen Mary's in Sidcup. The post will also involve working at Orpington Hospital. We work closely with our two paediatric/motility Consultant Ophthalmologists but also support Medical Retina, Uveitis, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastics services. The team also specialise in visual processing diffculties, low vision, stroke and Botox for blepharospasm.

Main duties of the job

•      To work autonomously as an Orthoptist managing a wide and complex clinical caseload.

•      To provide a high quality and comprehensive Orthoptic service.

•      To ensure, individually and as part of the team, the effective and efficient running of the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology service.

•      To develop extended roles, including intravitreal injecting.

•      To deliver teaching and competency based learning programs for Ophthalmic colleagues and Orthoptic undergraduates

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.