Senior Orthoptist -HSE LongfordThe Orthoptist, Senior grade required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for new opportunities in Longford Services.Principal Duties and Responsibilities:The Orthoptist, Senior will:Clinical / 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.Education and Training·Participate in mandatory training programmes.·Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) including in-service training, attending and presenting at conferences / courses relevant to practice, promoting and contributing to research etc.·Develop protocols, patient care plans, goal setting and outcome measures·Participate in research and developments in Orthoptics.Health & SafetyContribute to the development of, and implement, agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice. Adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).AdministrativeContribute to the planning and development of the Orthoptic Service and participate in service improvements.Undertake any reasonable professional and administrative duties as agreed.Work collaboratively with other disciplines and professions.As an employee, maintain the confidentiality of information regarding patients, employees or any business relating to the HSE.Engage in IT developments as they apply to service user and service administration.Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service.Eligibility CriteriaCandidates must have at the latest date of application:(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition possess:(i) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from Glasgow Caledonian University.or(ii) B.Sc (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool.or(iii) BMed Sci (Hons) Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield.or(iv) A validated qualification equivalent to (i) or (ii) or (iii) above.or(v) Be registered as an Orthoptist with the Health & Care Professionals Council UK (HCPC).and(b) Candidates must have 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.and(c) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.ForanimmediateinterviewpleaseforwardyourCVtoalliedhealth@cplhealthcare.comFAOAlisaFormoreHealthcarerolespleasevisitwww.CPL.com/jobs
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