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To provide leadership in a sub-specialist area of the Orthoptic service under the direction of the Professional Lead for Orthoptics, and to provide professional leadership and mentorship for other staff members working within the sub-specialty area.

- To provide input in to the cross-section of the full range of orthoptic services across the county.

- To use own initiative in decision making when Professional Lead for Orthoptics is unavailable and to deputise at meetings.

- Carry out intravitreal injections in a Consultant -led clinic on a pre-determined group of patients following a competency-based programme of training

- Give support to junior members of the Orthoptic team and provide advice and support regarding the diagnosis and management of Orthoptic patients

- To support the work of the Optometry Technicians, offering clinical advice, when appropriate.

- Give support to the Optometry Technicians when testing challenging patients and patients with communication difficulties.

- To prioritise referral letters coming from, GPs, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Stroke Physicians and other health professionals referring patients for an Orthoptic opinion

- To undertake correspondence with GPs and other colleagues.

- To deal with queries regarding appointments, internal referrals etc, that arise during the working day and to liaise with the senior Orthoptists to take the appropriate action and to organise Orthoptic appointments when requested.

- To check clinical area is safe for patients and staff and report any hazards to the manager in a timely manner.

- To be familiar with the Trust’s Patient Administration System, to check clinic bookings are appropriate to the Orthoptic schedule.

- To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Optometrists, medical photographers, nurses, clerical staff and secretarial staff.

- To plan and prioritise own workload.

- To participate in regular Orthoptic departmental meetings giving feedback from courses and conferences attended.

- To undertake a lead role in departmental audit and research.

- To cover, as appropriate, for colleagues during periods of sick and annual leave.

- To report damage or functioning problems to the manager in a timely fashion.