Pre-Registration Optometrist

Job summary

***Will you be completing your Optometry degree in June 2025?**

This is an exiting opportunity for a Pre-registration Optometrist to join the Hospital Optometry team at UHCW from July 2025!

This is a 12 month training contract offering experience in adult and paediatric refraction clinics, staff eye service, complex contact lens clinics, low vision and dispensing. There will be an opportunity to observe in Ophthalmology Consultant clinics and theatres.

This is suitable for trainees who have graduated with a degree in Optometry by June 25 or earlier.

Please note that interviews for this role are due to take place Nov - Dec 25.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be predominantly based at UHCW NHS Trust, but occasional travel to Rugby St Cross Hospital may be required.

We offer Pre-Reg Optometrists regular experience in Refraction, Dispensing, Low Vision, Contact Lenses, Post-operative Cataract and Paediatric clinics. We also provide support via observations in Consultant specialised clinics, Orthoptic clinics and specialised training for assessments.

Tutorials are arranged as required and attendance at Ophthalmology teaching sessions is encouraged.

A predicted BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry of 2:2 or higher and GOC student registration are essential.

Experience in optometry practice is desirable.

Please note that this post will be dependent on candidates achieving a 2:2 BSc (Hons) degree or higher in Optometry in order to register for the Pre-registration position.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.