Job Description

Practice Profile:

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Our fast-paced, dynamic practice with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, is conveniently located in Bondi Junction and Miranda (both walking distance to bus/train interchanges). We cover general ophthalmology and a wide variety of subspecialty areas, including cataract & refractive surgery (Lenticule extraction/KLex, LASIK, surface laser, implantable collamer lenses and refractive lens exchange), paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, Botox, medical retina, glaucoma, and corneal surgery (including transplants, CAIRS/intracorneal ring segments, corneal cross-linking, topo-guided PRK). Hence, there is a wide and varied range of clinical conditions and experience.

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Position Profile:

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This is an exciting opportunity for a senior orthoptist, who will be working with the three ophthalmologists as key member of the orthoptic team. We are looking for enthusiastic, self‐motivated staff. The candidate must be a team player, with good communication skills and phone manner. You will work in close collaboration with the ophthalmologists. We are looking for a dedicated, friendly professional whose primary focus is patient care. The successful candidate will join us in striving to expand our clinics and be wholeheartedly interested in patient care and satisfaction.

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Skills and experience desired but not essential:

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- Bachelor of Health Science Degree / relevant Orthoptics qualification.
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- Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
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- Effective time management, priority management and problem‐solving skills.
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- Flexibility – able to adjust hours according to clinical needs.
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- Previous refractive surgery experience desirable, but not essential.
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The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and organisation skills, have a solid commitment to providing the highest level of patient care and be able to work independently, as well as working as an essential member of a cohesive team.

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Role includes (depending on previous experience and training):

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- Patient history
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- Orthoptic work‐ups
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- Refractions (automated phoropter & digital charts), VA, IOP checks (Goldmann and iCare tonometer)
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- Humphrey Visual Fields
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- Biometry (Lenstar)
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- Topography / Tomography. Corneal OCT tomography
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- Wavefront aberrometry
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- Specular microscopy
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- Spectral domain OCT / OCT angiography / fundus camera / Optos widefield imaging / imaging for fluorescein angiography
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- Hess tests and synoptophore
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- Paediatric and strabismus assessments
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- Assistance in procedures: intravitreal injections, collagen cross‐linking, temporal artery biopsy etc
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- Assistance with Ultrasound – A-scan (immersion and contact), anterior (UBM) and posterior segment B-scan
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- Work collaboratively with ophthalmologists, orthoptists and administration staff.
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- Business/Relationship development and management
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- Ad hoc administration support, as required.
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Training will be provided.

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Candidates with an optometric background are also welcome to apply.

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A Working With Children check and National Police Check will be needed prior to commencing.

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📌 Senior Orthoptist (New South Wales)
🏢 Eye & Laser Surgeons
📍 New South Wales