Jigs Mehta

Head of Orthoptics at the University of Liverpool. Interested in public health, ageing and vision. My views are my own.

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

📢 Check it out we have a new 2 year MSc Pre-registration Orthoptic course at ⁦@LivUni 👇🏽 ⁦@LivUniOrthoptic⁩ ⁦@LivUniHealthSci⁩ ⁦@livuniHLS⁩ @FollowBIOS⁩ @pgsearch⁩ ⁦@followIOA⁩ ⁦@careers_nhs⁩ #postgraduate #eyecare https://t.co/azAViyeetk

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Well I’m glad to say I finished the Yorkshire marathon. Training with my friends has been great, long at times! I found the marathon hard and perhaps the weather didn’t help! York is beautiful! #running #yorkshiremarathon

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Great day @GeriSoc 25th International falls conference delivering a ‘vision and falls’ workshop with Prof Dawn Skelton @Age_and_Ageing @BIOS_Orthoptics #vision #falls

[Deborah Podmore💙⭐️ @DebAnnPod]

Amazing opportunity for someone with visual impairment and interested in working in the charity sector , @BuryBlindSoc is a wonderful employer and the post is also supported by @PocklingtonHub https://t.co/Pu2n0BxHI2 closing date 31st July

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Oh this is the best news a huge congratulations @orthoptist1 very well deserved 🤩

[craig murray @CraigmuzzMurray]

Absolutely fantastic news to hear that Veronica Greenwood has been awarded an OBE for services to Orthoptics. Very well deserved @orthoptist1 @BIOS_Orthoptics

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Excited to be at the in person session of the #Aurora programme @AdvanceHE #growthleadership

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Lecturer in Orthoptics - Grade 8 at University of Liverpool https://t.co/EPtfrI7o7e Please apply for this great opportunity- a 3 year job with a fab team @BIOS_Orthoptics @followIOA

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Lecturer in Orthoptics (Maternity Cover) 0.7fte - Grade 8 at University of Liverpool https://t.co/R9RD29KKY2 Please apply for this great opportunity. Have a chat with your head of service for a secondment! @BIOS_Orthoptics @followIOA

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

It's not all about the Orthoptists!

Clinical Assistants carry out a wide range of roles crucial to the smooth running of eye health services and the overall experience of patients. #WOD24

Find out more about our work developing our support workforce: https://t.co/vuUSva2RHq

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Great video illustrating some of the work an orthoptist does. If you’re interested in a #healthcareer check it out. At @LivUni we offer a 3 year undergraduate program @ucas_online and a fast track 2 year MSc program @FindAMasters @pgsearch

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Happy World Orthoptic Day!

Orthoptists help patients of all ages maintain and manage their vision, supporting happy and fulfilling lives.

#OrthoptistsMakeADifference #WOD24

[Anna O'Connor @Drannaoc]

Well done to all the student #Orthoptists on completing their exams. Not long till graduation now - looking forward to seeing our students celebrate after all their hard work #WorldOrthopticDay @BIOS_Orthoptics @LivUniOrthoptic

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

And we do a lot! Teaching, Research, clinical work, Advanced practice! Happy #WOD2024 #proudorthoptist @followIOA @BIOS_Orthoptics @LivUniHLS @LivUniAHPN

[Anna O'Connor @Drannaoc]

It's #WorldOrthopticDay an opportunity to share what we do and connect with colleagues around the world #Orthoptics #LoveMyJob @LivUniOrthoptic

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Happy #WorldOrthopticDay to all from us at the University of Liverpool. Very lucky to be part of a great team here at @LivUniOrthoptic @LivUniAHPN working hard to develop the next generation of #orthoptists @BIOS_Orthoptics @followIOA

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Great day sharing good practice at the Clinical Tutor’s Day at @GCU_Orthoptics @Claudwall with all the great speakers! Thank you! #orthopticclinicaltutors #clinicaleducation @BIOS_Orthoptics

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Delighted to be the winners of this Clinical Tutor’s Day quiz thanks to Michael Harmworth and @Claudwall for organising a great day @BIOS_Orthoptics

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Fantastic work @BIOS_Orthoptics and all the students and Orthoptic staff promoting the profession! @LivUniHealthSci @LivUniOrthoptic #nhscareers #orthoptics @NHSCareersHub @ucas_online @whatcareerlive

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

We're at #WhatLive at the NEC today and tomorrow! Come and see us at stand C100.

You've got half an hour to make your way to the University Theatre to hear a talk from Ashli Warburton from @LivUniOrthoptic. #OrthopticCareers

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

Don’t forget IOA AGM and symposium today: Saturday, 24th February 2024
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 Central European Standard Time (GMT+1)
Location: ZOOM (Access details will remain the same and available in the Members Area / AGM documents)
@followIOA @BIOS_Orthoptics

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

💯 agree, saw this tonight and it was incredible! Amazing talent all round! This was a top performance by all students involved in putting on a West End worthy performance 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congratulations students and @SimonEmeryMusic #musicaltheatre #lesmiserables #talentedmusicians

[The Blue Coat School @LiverpoolBCS]

Wow! What a tremendous first night - such a powerful, emotional, and professional performance by all. The audience gave a well-deserved standing ovation for both the cast and the orchestra to show their appreciation for such a wonderful evening. A very successful opening night.

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

@LivUniIT is there a problem with accessing the internet from the University this morning?

[BIOS @BIOS_Orthoptics]

Interested in getting more involved with BIOS?

We're currently advertising a fantastic opportunity for an Orthoptist to undertake an important piece of work related to orthoptists refracting and issuing HES prescriptions.

Find out more: https://t.co/KYAd8qi4LN

[Jigs Mehta @JigsMehta1]

@JillCarlton1 @SCHARRSheffield Fantastic news congratulations Prof Jill Carlton 🥳