Band 7 Specialist Optometrist
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Job summary
Optometrist Specialist -- Agenda for Change Band 7
Applications are invited for a Specialist Optometrist at University Hospitals Birmingham. Applicants must have specialist knowledge and skills in core optometry duties which must include medical contact lens practice. Clinics may be scheduled at Queen Elizabeth, Heartlands, Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals. You will be joining a team of highly experienced optometrists, ophthalmologists, orthoptists, ophthalmic science practitioners, nurses and administrative staff.
Applicants must be registered with the General Optical Council.
Informal enquires should be directed to Ms Silvia Gallo, email: silvia.gallo@uhb.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Exercise independent, specialist, clinical judgement to interpret and evaluate highly complex, highly sensitive, multiple and multi-variant optometric and visual function test results utilizing experience, contemporary research and evidence based practice.
Diagnose, treat, prescribe and advise patients in a broad range of unique and complex cases where previous clinical precedents or expert protocols differ or may not exist.
Exercise independent clinical judgement to prioritise, refer and discharge patients referred to the Optometry and Ophthalmic Science Department.
Examine patients referred from specialist ophthalmology clinics, other specialist departments, general practitioners and other external sources.
Select appropriate diagnostic investigations based on professional expertise.
Adapt examinations to match clinical observations and the age, mental and physical ability of patients.
Provide highly specialised advice to optometry and ophthalmic professionals concerning the care of adult and paediatric patients.
Liaise with consultant ophthalmologists to plan the optical and therapeutic treatment.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
14 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-1077685YS
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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