Senior Orthoptist

Senior Orthoptist
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Salary: Up to £73,300 per annum + Benefits & Enhancements
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Relocation Package: Generous relocation support package available, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition to Jersey.
MediTalent is thrilled to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Orthoptist to join the team in the beautiful Channel Islands. This is a unique opportunity to take a leadership role, develop the orthoptic visual screening service, and work collaboratively with both education services and a skilled ophthalmology team.
Role Overview:
As Senior Orthoptist, you will:

• Lead and shape the orthoptic visual screening services, ensuring close collaboration with educational and healthcare teams.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure compliance with clinical governance and national standards.
• Deputise for the Head Orthoptist, ensuring seamless service operation during their absence.
• Manage a diverse orthoptic caseload, providing assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients of all ages, including vulnerable populations.
• Develop personalised care plans and deliver expert orthoptic services in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, and rehabilitation units.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualification: Degree (or equivalent) in Orthoptics.
• Experience: At least 2 years of post-graduate, clinical orthoptic experience, including visual screening.
• Registration: HCPC registration and Jersey Healthcare registration (or ability to obtain).
• Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of orthoptics, with the ability to manage and lead high-quality services.
• Competence in using and training others on a wide range of orthoptic equipment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and service excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt and influence others, demonstrating empathy and care for individual patients.

Why Choose This Opportunity?

• Competitive Salary: Earn up to £73,300 per annum, along with attractive benefits and enhancements.
• Relocation Support: Benefit from a comprehensive relocation package that provides full financial and logistical support, ensuring a smooth transition to your new life in Jersey.
• Career Development: Take advantage of strong professional growth opportunities within a progressive, supportive environment.
• Island Lifestyle: Enjoy the exceptional quality of life that Jersey offers, with its stunning natural beauty, vibrant community, and fantastic work-life balance.

How to Apply If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or contact Tom Fitch directly at 07747 037168 for more information.
Please Note: UK-based experience is essential for this role.
Referral Program Know someone who might be interested? We offer generous high street vouchers for successful referrals of Nurses, Consultants, and Allied Health Professionals.