Head Orthoptist
Core
Lead a team of Orthoptists in a multi-subspecialty ophthalmology clinic, partnering with ophthalmologists to drive clinical excellence and operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior clinical leader (Head Orthoptist)
Builds
Clinical services for eye health patients
Domain
Healthcare / Ophthalmology
Required skills
Orthoptist qualification, Australian registration, clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, team leadership, mentoring, policy development, quality improvement, pre/post-operative care, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Experience in multi-subspecialty settings, emotional intelligence, coaching ability, stakeholder management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 3-4 Orthoptists, create and implement clinical policies, manage clinic flow and operations, conduct patient assessments and diagnostic testing, support pre- and post-operative care, drive quality improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership scope
