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Training as an orthoptist (m/f/d) at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg

UKE Academy for Education & Career (ABK) – Start of training: November 1st, 2022
Orthoptists are very specialized professionals in the field of ophthalmology. They examine, diagnose and treat visual impairments, strabismus and neurological eye movement disorders. The field of activity can also include the adjustment of magnifying vision aids and neuro-ophthalmological rehabilitation. Orthoptists work in the therapeutic team.
The training to become an orthoptist starts on November 1st, 2022 and lasts three years.

This is how we convince:

  • An innovative working environment in the middle of Hamburg
  • On request, inexpensive staff accommodation for the duration of the training
  • Payment according to tariff (TVAöD)
  • Discounts for the HVV ProfiTicket
  • Many other advantages and discounts through our UKE INside employee program
  • Employees: indoor restaurant

What awaits you:

  • A demanding practice-oriented training in which you have close patient contact already in the first year of training
  • Teaching orthoptists who teach you theoretically as well as guide and support you in practice
  • Contemporary teaching methods

You convince us if you…

  • like to deal with people and are a team player
  • communicate well and confidently with others, both verbally and in writing,
  • work carefully and responsibly
  • have a high school diploma or high school diploma
  • have completed a two-week internship, e.g. in nursing or in kindergarten
  • Ideally, you even did an internship with an orthoptist

For applications from abroad you need…

  • knowledge of German at least B2 level
  • one from a German school board Recognized and certified school leaving certificate (unfortunately the translation is not sufficient)

Please note that your application can only be considered if you are fully immunized against the SARS-CoV-2 virus according to the applicable regulations. Please submit the relevant evidence with your application documents.

You can find more detailed information on the training and the selection process at www.uke.de

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