Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for additional hours within the Optometry service, in the Eye Centre at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. To work alongside our other Optometrist. Giving opportunity to liaise with a wider multidisciplinary team within Ophthalmology, such as Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Nurse Practitioners, Ophthalmic Photography etc. We are a small supportive team ready to work closely with colleagues, working within our areas of expertise whilst sharing knowledge and good practice.
This may involve some contribution to clinical tuition for other staff groups, such as Pre-Registration Optometrists, Junior Doctors etc.
Main duties of the job
The primary role will be to support the refraction service for Paediatric and adult patients. This will be an important contribution towards maintaining the eye health and vision development, in our most vulnerable and young patients.
This will require skills in Subjective and Objective refraction, with support if required. However as services expand and where the restoration of services after the Covid pandemic are required, other roles may be developed within the department. Staff can be supported in further learning and external courses to develop professionally and personally, and where this will benefit our important caseload of patients.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more: @hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have full GOC registration, have completed successfully the Pre-Registration Year.
- Special interest and/or knowledge of paediatric refractions, low vision aids, Patients with Ophthalmic pathology ie. Wet ARMD patients.
Desirable
- oClinical experience in a hospital environment.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Have some experience of managing a specific case load and taking clinical and organisational responsibility for that caseload. Awareness of timely and appropriate timeframes for clinic appointments
- Experience of using core skills in objective and subjective retinoscopy in a range of patients ie. Age and ability
Desirable
- Experience gained within a healthcare environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Professional appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have full GOC registration, have completed successfully the Pre-Registration Year.
- Special interest and/or knowledge of paediatric refractions, low vision aids, Patients with Ophthalmic pathology ie. Wet ARMD patients.
Desirable
- oClinical experience in a hospital environment.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Have some experience of managing a specific case load and taking clinical and organisational responsibility for that caseload. Awareness of timely and appropriate timeframes for clinic appointments
- Experience of using core skills in objective and subjective retinoscopy in a range of patients ie. Age and ability
Desirable
- Experience gained within a healthcare environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Professional appearance
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).
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).
