Advanced Optometrist (Part Time 15 hrs p/w)
The closing date is 31 August 2025
Job summary
Band 7 Advanced Optometrist
This is a part-time post for 15 hours per week.
We are seeking to recruit an Optometrist to support our busy and growing team of 16 orthoptists and 5 optometrists.
We have sessions available that cover eye casualty, glaucoma and core optometry, and would be keen to hear from optometrists interested in getting involved in any of these services.
The role would be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, with possible sessions at our other sites.
We are also keen to grow our research presence, as part of our partnership with the University of Reading. As such, we would also be interested to hear from Optometrists interested in supporting research.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, the Advanced Optometrist will provide high quality optometric care to patients attending the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, and work as an effective member of the cross-site Optometry team.
You will deliver comprehensive care to patients attending the contact lens, paediatric, and refraction clinics, and may also undertake glaucoma, eye casualty and medical retina/AMD sessions.
You will also contribute towards the development of the optometry and orthoptic service.
About us
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro-rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
193-7403012PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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