Job summary
An experienced and committed optometrist is required to join our team on a full-time or part-time basis.
Optometrists at NUH work closely with colleagues within multi-disciplinary team and are extensively involved in a range of extended roles, including Keratoconus, Cataract, Eye casualty, PCO same day assessment and treatment service, Glaucoma, Macula and, Diabetic clinics.
The job plan for the successful candidate will be aligned to both service need and previous clinical experience.
This role provides the opportunity to enrol for an Advanced Clinical Practice Ophthalmology level 7 apprenticeship with supported clinical experience. The role is suitable for optometrists with previous post-registration hospital experience, for a candidate with less experience starting at band 6 with progression through to band 7. The successful candidate will be supported in their development, the Ophthalmology department also supports the achievement of Independent prescribing qualification.
Main duties of the job
Specialist Optometrists at NUH provide a wide range of core clinical services and, with support of the Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists are extensively involved in a range of extended roles, including Cataract, Eye casualty, PCO same day assessment and treatment service, Glaucoma, Keratoconus, Macula and, Diabetic hospital and screening clinics
If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated optometrist, with good communication skills and the ability to be adaptable to the changing needs of the department, this role is an opportunity to work in a large teaching hospital with a varied caseload and will include participation in both core and a selection of extended role ophthalmology clinics in line with the apprenticeship programme.
The Optometry Department has a significant role in the training of pre-registration optometrists, post graduate medics, orthoptic students and other health professionals and the successful candidate would be required to contribute to this clinical teaching role.
About us
With over 19,000 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
The post holder will be based in the Optometry Department at Queens Medical Centre Campus.
To work clinically to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a range of extended services to the highest standards of quality and care.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and who have varying communication skills.
To participate in the delivery of a range of complex specialist (extended role) optometric services that meet the changing needs of the service.
To work as an independent practitioner whilst being a source of clinical expertise for junior staff in the assessment / practice of these clinical specialties.
To undertake specific administrative duties as agreed with the Clinical lead for Optometry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
The post holder will be based in the Optometry Department at Queens Medical Centre Campus.
To work clinically to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a range of extended services to the highest standards of quality and care.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and who have varying communication skills.
To participate in the delivery of a range of complex specialist (extended role) optometric services that meet the changing needs of the service.
To work as an independent practitioner whilst being a source of clinical expertise for junior staff in the assessment / practice of these clinical specialties.
To undertake specific administrative duties as agreed with the Clinical lead for Optometry.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registration as Optometrist with General Optical Council
- Membership of College of Optometrists
Desirable
- IP qualification or desire to achieve
- City and Guilds or HSD in diabetic retinopathy screening
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital experience working in a band 6 or band 7 role or equivalent high street experience as an Optometrist.
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience supervising trainee or junior optometrists
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience including a range from clinics in refraction, macula, diabetic, low vision, contact lens, glaucoma, cataract.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Able to work under own initiative or as team member
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Registration as Optometrist with General Optical Council
- Membership of College of Optometrists
Desirable
- IP qualification or desire to achieve
- City and Guilds or HSD in diabetic retinopathy screening
Experience
Essential
- Previous hospital experience working in a band 6 or band 7 role or equivalent high street experience as an Optometrist.
- Experience in clinical audit
- Experience supervising trainee or junior optometrists
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience including a range from clinics in refraction, macula, diabetic, low vision, contact lens, glaucoma, cataract.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Reflective practitioner
- Able to work under own initiative or as team member
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).