Orthoptist - HSE Galway The Orthoptist, Staff grade 14 hours weekly required by Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, for new opportunities in Galway Services.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The Orthoptist, will: Clinical / Professional ·Operate 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.
·Undertake Orthoptic assessment of appropriate cases referred to the Ophthalmologists / eye clinic, selecting appropriate tests and applying a high level of clinical judgement to the findings.
·Test visual fields in patients using both the Humphrey and Goldmann visual field machines.
·Work collaboratively with other disciplines and professions.
·Be fully responsible for case note recording to a high detailed legible standard.
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. as agreed with the agreed with the Senior Orthoptist.
·Engage in support / supervision with the Senior Orthoptist.
·Participate in the clinical tuition of Optometry, Orthoptic, medical and nursing students, participate in the practice education of student Orthoptists.
·Engage in the HSE performance achievement process in conjunction with your Line Manager and staff as appropriate.
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