Orthoptist

Frontline Recruitment

  • Auckland
  • $100,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
About the role
As an Orthoptist, you will play a key role in delivering comprehensive patient care through a variety of orthoptic services. Working across general and specialist clinics-including paediatric, ocular motility, and neuro-ophthalmologyBenefits
  • Paid Birthday leave
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Flexible working hours
  • Relocation Package for the right candidate
  • Visa Sponsorship available
  • Professional development
What you have to do
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations and deliver treatment for both adult and paediatric patients with a wide range of visual system disorders.
  • Specialise in the assessment and management of binocular vision anomalies and ocular motility disorders.
  • Perform and interpret diagnostic tests including retinoscopy and refraction, with a focus on:
  • Fitting and prescribing of Fresnel and spectacle prisms
  • Administration of convergence and orthoptic exercises
  • Infant vision assessment and early intervention strategies
  • Provide technical and clinical support to ophthalmologists during consultations, procedures, and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Educate and support patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing care.
  • Opportunity to participate in clinical research trials, contributing to the development of innovative approaches in ophthalmic care.
Skills and Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years Orthoptic experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Orthoptics BSc (Orth)
  • BMedSci (Orth) and or
  • Diploma in British Orthoptics (DBO)
Be part of a leading multidisciplinary team, working on complex and rewarding cases with opportunities for development, research, and career progression. Apply Now
Reference: 212827
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