Orthoptist - Galway

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.

For an immediate interview please forward your CV to [email protected] FAO Kami

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