Job overview

The Orthoptic Department at Wrexham Maelor Hospital provides services across the East of the Health Board, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse population. The department offers a wide range of specialist clinics, including Stroke, Neurological Conditions and Visual Processing Disorders, working closely within multidisciplinary teams to support patients with complex needs.

We are a small, friendly and progressive team of dedicated Orthoptists, committed to clinical excellence, service development and continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive department where your skills and ideas will be valued and where you can develop your career in a varied and rewarding role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Main duties of the job

• To provide Orthoptic services as an autonomous practitioner, both preventative and curative as directed by the standards of the British and Irish Orthoptic Society (BIOS).
• To assess, treat and manage patients referred to the Orthoptic service at the main base and manage own complex caseload, and be responsible for single handed practice in the community clinics as designated by the Head Orthoptist.
•  To determine the clinical diagnosis and to develop effective treatment plans, and refer to the Ophthalmologist when required.
•  To participate in specialist clinics including the children’s refraction service, stroke, Visual processing clinics and specialist assessment and management of pupils at Special Schools/Units.
•  To assist in the clinical teaching of Orthoptics to Orthoptic undergraduates on placement and other health professionals, including pre-registration Optometrists, Health Visitors, School Nurses, General Practitioners (GP), junior doctors and medical students.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.