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Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

2886 - Optometrist

The closing date is 25 June 2025

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Job summary

We welcome enthusiastic and highly motivated optometrists with an interest in paediatrics to apply for the opportunity to be part of the Orthoptic department at Barnsley Hospital. The post would commence as soon as possible.

This essential role will involve refraction, and fundus & media checks on a predominantly paediatric caseload. You will work closely with the Orthoptists and paediatric ophthalmologists.

The post is required to cover clinics ideally on a Monday and Thursday but the days could be negotiable.

Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Katy Vella, Deputy Head Orthoptist , Barnsley 01226 432584 or katy.vella@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

This essential role will involve refraction, and fundus & media checks on a predominantly paediatric caseload. You will work closely with the Orthoptists and paediatric ophthalmologists.

We are currently based at Barnsley Hospital Site but relocationg to HOTH, Alhambra in Barnsley town centre late 2025.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.

Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2886E-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in paediatric assessments with and without cycloplegia

Desirable

  • Independent prescribers certificate

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
  • In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent
  • Registered with the GOC

Desirable

  • Previous HES work

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • LogMAR acuity measurement.
  • Paediatric optometric assessment
  • Awareness of the significance to own practice of the following issues:
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Child protection
  • Clinical governance

Desirable

  • Understanding of the significance of NHS/Trust policies and procedures
  • Understanding of basic orthoptic principles and practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in paediatric assessments with and without cycloplegia

Desirable

  • Independent prescribers certificate

Values based questions

Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
  • In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent
  • Registered with the GOC

Desirable

  • Previous HES work

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

  • LogMAR acuity measurement.
  • Paediatric optometric assessment
  • Awareness of the significance to own practice of the following issues:
  • Health and Safety
  • Confidentiality and Data Protection
  • Equal Opportunities
  • Child protection
  • Clinical governance

Desirable

  • Understanding of the significance of NHS/Trust policies and procedures
  • Understanding of basic orthoptic principles and practice

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head Orthoptist

Katy Vella

katy.vella@nhs.net

01226432584

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-2886E-06-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP


Supporting documents

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