Job summary
An experienced optometrist is required to join the ophthalmology service at BHRUT as part of a busy multidisciplinary team consisting of 11 consultant ophthalmologists, 5 orthoptists, 5 optometrists, 4 ophthalmic technicians, and nursing team support.
This is a substantive post and we are working towards a flexible working pattern. If you wish to find out more about the options available please contact the department. Prior hospital experience is desirable, but we welcome applicants with community optometry experience who are enthusiastic and willing to gain hospital experience.The postholder can work in an 'extended role' within other ophthalmology subspecialties, which can include cornea, cataract, medical retina, neuro-ophthalmology, or eye casualty.
The postholder ideally will provide support in the assessment and management of patients attending the contact lens clinics. The role also includes a session providing specialist shared care assessment and management of paediatric patients working alongside orthoptists, providing paediatric cyclorefraction. At least two years post graduate experience is required with a special interest in general ophthalmology and complex contact lens fittings for irregular corneas. They should be motivated to proactively maintain their own continuing professional development in addition to being involved in developing others as part of the departmental undergraduate / postgraduate teaching within the eye service.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, the postholder will provide specialist optometry support as part of a busy multidisciplinary ophthalmology team.
This will include delivery of high quality optometry practice to both paediatric and adult patients, some with complex conditions. This includes provision of single handed specialist high quality assessment and management of patients as part of the paediatric ophthalmology sub-speciality.
They will also take part in the hospital eye service contact lens clinics, providing and teaching patients to use specific contact lenses for complex conditions, e.g. keratoconus.
In addition, depending on experience, the post holder will provide a shared care extended role within other ophthalmology subspecialties, e.g., corneal, cataract, medical retina, neuro-ophthalmology, eye casualty.
The postholder will also participate in undergraduate / postgraduate teaching being provided by the ophthalmology team
About us
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.
We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings forurgent and emergency careat Queen's and King George hospitals; anddata released by NHS Englandshowed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Educational/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in optometry
- General Optical Council (GOC) registration
Desirable
- Member of the College of Optometrists
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial Post-graduation clinical experience and specialist interest in paediatric ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Hospital eye service experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make clinical decisions to best meet patient needs & available evidence as well as service needs
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Optical Coherence Tomography (interpretation and use), Volk lens examination and Goldmann applanation tonometry
Person Specification
Educational/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in optometry
- General Optical Council (GOC) registration
Desirable
- Member of the College of Optometrists
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial Post-graduation clinical experience and specialist interest in paediatric ophthalmology.
Desirable
- Hospital eye service experience
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to make clinical decisions to best meet patient needs & available evidence as well as service needs
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Optical Coherence Tomography (interpretation and use), Volk lens examination and Goldmann applanation tonometry
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
