Orthoptist
Core
Provide orthoptic assessment and management for paediatric ophthalmology and ocular motility conditions within a hospital outpatient setting.
Role type
Clinical orthoptist (paediatric ophthalmology)
Builds
Paediatric ophthalmology care services
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Paediatric orthoptics, Strabismus management, Amblyopia management, Ocular motility assessment, Clinical supervision participation
Preferred skills
Contact lens services administration, Departmental teaching
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage amblyopia, refractive error, strabismus and other orthoptic conditions using evidence-based practice; Liaise with senior staff on complex cases; Contribute to contact lens services and departmental teaching; Participate in SA Health's Clinical Supervision programme
Seniority
Mid-level clinician (2+ years post-qualification)