Orthoptist

Orthoptist

Posted:

03/04/2023
Closing Date:

03/05/2023
Job Type:

Permanent - Part Time
Location:

Manly
Job Category:

Health, Medical & PharmaceuticalThis is a part time opportunity working from Manly in beautiful purpose build premises where you can provide a ophthalmology clinic.

Currently the post is undertaken 8am-4pm on Tuesday and Wednesdays.

• Job DescriptionThe paediatric orthoptist is responsible for the provision of independent planning, coordination, and delivery of high level, evidencebased, effective, and efficient Orthoptic services for children accessing Royal Far West. The paediatric orthoptist aims to ensure that all children accessing our Paediatric Developmental Program have a baseline vision screening to allow early diagnosis and intervention for any identified visual/ocular deficits. The paediatric orthoptist is required to facilitate referrals to an ophthalmologist; either externally or to RFW Ophthalmology clinics with Dr James Smith
• Ophthalmologist. Regular consultation and liaison with RFW consultant Ophthalmologist and provide prescribed treatments to ensure the delivery of highquality care to children with any identified visual or ocular concerns. This encompasses ensuring timely, appropriate, and flexible access, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Desired Skills and ExperienceEssential Criteria
• Must hold as a minimum a bachelor or post graduate degree in Orthoptics which provides eligibility for registration with the Australian Orthoptic Board.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of paediatric orthoptics and paediatric development, including working with children with intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, ODD and children with significant behavioural difficulties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, advocacy, conflict resolution, and an ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and families from culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated expertise in trauma informed practice and working with vulnerable children.
• High level computer skills and ability to use a range of electronic systems, including electronic health records.

- based approach.

• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and learning.
• Demonstrated skills in leading quality improvement, service development and evaluation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and evaluate quality improvement initiatives and/or research focused on patient/client outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills in an environment of competing clinical/administrative demands.

Desirable Criteria

• Comprehensive understanding of developmental vulnerability and the health challenges of families living in rural and remote Australia
• Experience in clinical research, teaching or training
• Experience facilitating groups or health promotion activities

ABOUT OUR CULTURE
Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring workplace offering diverse work experience. We have a knowledgeable and innovative multidisciplinary clinical team. We strive for a positive and committed workplace culture.

One of our strategic priorities is to elevate and harness our people's power and systems to help country children for generations to come.

OUR CORE VALUES - we gathered as an organisation and formulated the following values at the heart of everything we do.

Caring:

• We show genuine care, compassion, and interest in our families, partners, and each other. We respect, listen, recognise, and support each other's needs and celebrate our differences.

Connected:

• We are deeply connected to our purpose, with our feet in the sand and our hearts in the bush. We build meaningful relationships by collaborating openly and honestly. We work as a team with our families, partners, communities, and each other.

Passionate:

• We go the extra country mile for our families, partners, communities, and for each other. Improving the lives of country kids and giving them a voice inspires and energises us to bring our best selves to work every day.

Impact:

• We are committed to creating positive and lasting change. We are accountable and solutionsfocused, harnessing our knowledge and capabilities to think creatively, adapt, and solve problems responsibly.

Our values are integral to everything we are as an organisation.

As you consider whether this role is for you, please take time to reflect on our values to see if they resonate with you.

Why work for us?:

• We give meaningful work where you are making a positive difference. You will be supporting children's mental health and wellbeing and helping them build resilience.
• Royal Far West was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealan

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