Pre-registration Optometrist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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Job summary

Applications are invited from Optometry undergraduate students due to graduate in 2024 for this full time, two year fixed term post.

The successful applicant will undertake their pre-registration period within the hospital setting. On successful completion of the Scheme for Registration they will progress to a newly qualified optometrist role for the remainder of the fixed term.

This is an excellent opportunity to undertake the pre-registration period in a large teaching hospital with a varied and interesting caseload.

Once the pre-registration period has been successfully completed the newly qualified optometrist will work independently within the department. In addition to core optometry roles, extended role clinical experience will be available and the transition will be fully supported by the department. An optometry degree and GOC registration is required.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

The pre-registration optometrist will contribute to the delivery of arange of core clinical optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care under the supervision of qualified optometrists and undertake administrative responsibilities to support the smooth running of the hospital optometry service

Working closely with the clinical lead for optometry and principal supervisor to plan a programme of work to develop clinical knowledge and skills in order to pass the College of Optometrists professional qualifying examinations. This may include placements within community practice to gain further experience in routine eye examinations and dispensing. A structured support programme is in place to support the demanding requirements of the pre-registration period.

The department provides teaching for medical students, pre-registration optometrists, post graduate medics and other health care professionals. The post holder will contribute to these teaching responsibilities.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Fixed term. One year at B4, one year at B6 on qualification

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5453464

Job locations

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams.

Ophthalmology Services include eye casualty, day case, in-patient and outpatient facilities. It has strong links to the University of Nottingham through research and works closely with the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Service. We have a large team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, who provide outpatient and surgical services in a full range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics.

The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. You are strongly urged to consider your suitability to meet the service requirements prior to applying for this post.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

The job role includes variety of clinical and administrative responsibilities which you will need to efficiently manage alongside completion of the scheme for registration.

Excellent time management skills are compulsory in order that the post holder can effectively comply with their day to day duties.

Clinical Responsibilities include undertaking, under supervision, core optometric clinical work including refraction, visual fields analysis, spectacle dispensing, contact lens and low vision (visual impairment rehabilitation) clinics. These activities are dependent on professional knowledge at degree level, supported by relevant practical experience.

The post holder will participate in a programme for personal clinical development with a view to developing the knowledge and skills needed to complete the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration.

Responsibility for administrative duties agreed by the optometry department including contributing to the planning and organisation of non-complex tasks within the department.

Theoretical and clinical teaching of optometric practice to ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses and other health care professionals.

Personal and professional responsibilities include compliance with local policies and protocols

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working with the multidisciplinary team in the Ophthalmology Department comprising of Orthoptists, Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Technicians, OSPs, the nursing and admin teams.

Ophthalmology Services include eye casualty, day case, in-patient and outpatient facilities. It has strong links to the University of Nottingham through research and works closely with the regional Diabetic Eye Screening Service. We have a large team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, who provide outpatient and surgical services in a full range of Ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics.

The post holder will be required to work various shifts to support the needs of the service. This includes working weekdays, weekends, bank holiday days and varying hours with the earliest start time at 7.00am and the latest finish at 8.00pm. You are strongly urged to consider your suitability to meet the service requirements prior to applying for this post.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.

The job role includes variety of clinical and administrative responsibilities which you will need to efficiently manage alongside completion of the scheme for registration.

Excellent time management skills are compulsory in order that the post holder can effectively comply with their day to day duties.

Clinical Responsibilities include undertaking, under supervision, core optometric clinical work including refraction, visual fields analysis, spectacle dispensing, contact lens and low vision (visual impairment rehabilitation) clinics. These activities are dependent on professional knowledge at degree level, supported by relevant practical experience.

The post holder will participate in a programme for personal clinical development with a view to developing the knowledge and skills needed to complete the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration.

Responsibility for administrative duties agreed by the optometry department including contributing to the planning and organisation of non-complex tasks within the department.

Theoretical and clinical teaching of optometric practice to ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses and other health care professionals.

Personal and professional responsibilities include compliance with local policies and protocols

Person Specification

Qualifications, experience

Essential

  • University BSc. degree in Optometry
  • Professional Registration with the General Optical Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in optometric practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work independently under own initiative
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Able to analyse clinical data
  • IT literate
  • Good organisational/time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications, experience

Essential

  • University BSc. degree in Optometry
  • Professional Registration with the General Optical Council

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in optometric practice

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work independently under own initiative
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Able to analyse clinical data
  • IT literate
  • Good organisational/time management skills

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Optometrist

Pollyanna Murch

pollyanna.murch@nuh.nhs.uk

01159709750

Date posted

10 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Fixed term. One year at B4, one year at B6 on qualification

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-5453464

Job locations

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH


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