Head Orthoptist
Core
Lead and develop a team of Orthoptists while partnering with ophthalmologists to drive clinical excellence and operational efficiency in a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology clinic.
Role type
Senior leadership Orthoptist (Head Orthoptist)
Builds
Clinical services for patients across a broad range of ophthalmology subspecialties
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Deliverable
clinical delivery
Required skills
Orthoptist qualification, Australian registration, team leadership, clinical mentoring, policy development, clinical governance, workflow optimization, pre- and post-operative care coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in multi-subspecialty settings, emotional intelligence, change management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-4 Orthoptists; Create, review, and implement clinical policies and procedures; Drive consistency, quality, and best-practice standards; Work closely with ophthalmologists to support patient outcomes; Manage clinic flow and day-to-day operations; Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and consultations; Perform and oversee ophthalmic diagnostic testing; Support pre-operative and post-operative patient care; Assist with clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate