Senior Orthoptist - HSE RoscommonThe Orthoptist, Senior grade required by CPL Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for new opportunities in Roscommon Services.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical / ProfessionalOperate within the Scope of Practice of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS) and Irish Association of Orthoptist’s (IAO) and register with CORU when applicable.Maintain professional standards in relation to confidentiality, ethics and legislation.Perform all clinical duties in accordance with directives issued.Carry a caseload and be responsible for the organization of their own workload in line with agreed priorities, policies and procedures.Accept Orthoptic referrals as per local HSE policy for the Community Ophthalmic Service.Conduct Orthoptic assessments and treatments for children and / or adult / patients.Aid in the assessment of inpatients who are referred to the Ophthalmic Service.Assess patients with Diplopia particularly from the stroke unit.Carry out supervision and direction of Amblyopia therapy with various methods of occlusion and instruct patients / parents / guardians on a continuous course of home treatment in relation to Strabismus and Amblyopia.For an immediate interview please forward your CV to alliedhealth@cplhealthcare.com
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