Job summary
We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Optometrist to join our dynamic Optometry Team at UHCW!
We are seeking an Optometrist with proven experience in core Hospital Optometry services, including adult and paediatric refractions, medical contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation. This position also offers opportunities for advancement into extended roles such as pre- and post-operative cataract management and eye casualty services.
If an applicant lacks some of the essential experience, we are willing to consider a training position at a lower pay band to ensure they meet our high standards of competence.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our educational program for pre-registration optometrists and will actively train ophthalmologists, nurses, and other professionals within our organisation.
Additionally, due to recent changes in service provision, the candidate must be prepared to contribute to the Saturday morning Eye Casualty Triage service.
Interviews are scheduled for Monday, March 3rd. We look forward to finding the right fit for our team!
Main duties of the job
We are actively seeking applications for the Band 7 Senior Optometrist position to strengthen our Optometry Team at UHCW NHS Trust.
As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate closely with the Principal Optometrist to deliver a comprehensive range of Optometric services, ensuring the highest standards of quality and care across our two hospital sites: UHCW and Rugby St Cross.
You will be engaged in the delivery of highly complex specialist extended role optometric services while also providing a full suite of core optometric services that address the evolving needs of the Directorate and external agencies. In addition, you will take on the critical responsibility of teaching and training at the postgraduate level across multiple disciplines within ophthalmology. Your expertise and leadership will be essential to our success.
We are hiring two vacancy as below,
Role 1 demands a commitment of 22.5 hours per week, distributed across three days, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday morning shifts.
Role 2 demands a commitment of 26.5 hours per week, distributed across 3.5 days, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday morning shifts.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads in relevant sub-speciality clinics focused on advanced optometric extended roles. This includes making decisions regarding treatment options such as prescribing of eye related medication, listing patients for cataract surgery and discharge or referral to sub speciality Consultant. The main focus will be Pre- and Post-operative cataract management, Stable/Acute Glaucoma service, Eye Casualty/Triage, Corneal and Medical Retina clinics.
- To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads presenting in Core optometric services. This includes refraction (routine, diagnostic and paediatric) theatre refractions, specialist medical contact lens management (keratoconus, post-graft, high myopia/hyperopia, cosmetic, diagnostic), visual impairment rehabilitation, in-house spectacle
- To work closely with the Principal and Lead Optometrists, to deliver a comprehensive range of Core Optometric services and advanced extended role clinics, to the highest standard of quality and
- Promote best practice throughout Optometry and provide expert advice to Optometrist, Medical staff and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex
- Responsibility for overseeing training for and to personally undertake specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise. For example, foreign body removal from the
- Responsible for applying advanced specialised clinical techniques including corneal pachymetry, ocular B-scan and corneal topography to provide specialised clinical interpretation for the
- To participate in the audit frameworks within the department and cooperate fully in any audit of clinical work and competency assessments undertaken by the leads and To assist in implementing any change identified.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads in relevant sub-speciality clinics focused on advanced optometric extended roles. This includes making decisions regarding treatment options such as prescribing of eye related medication, listing patients for cataract surgery and discharge or referral to sub speciality Consultant. The main focus will be Pre- and Post-operative cataract management, Stable/Acute Glaucoma service, Eye Casualty/Triage, Corneal and Medical Retina clinics.
- To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads presenting in Core optometric services. This includes refraction (routine, diagnostic and paediatric) theatre refractions, specialist medical contact lens management (keratoconus, post-graft, high myopia/hyperopia, cosmetic, diagnostic), visual impairment rehabilitation, in-house spectacle
- To work closely with the Principal and Lead Optometrists, to deliver a comprehensive range of Core Optometric services and advanced extended role clinics, to the highest standard of quality and
- Promote best practice throughout Optometry and provide expert advice to Optometrist, Medical staff and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex
- Responsibility for overseeing training for and to personally undertake specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise. For example, foreign body removal from the
- Responsible for applying advanced specialised clinical techniques including corneal pachymetry, ocular B-scan and corneal topography to provide specialised clinical interpretation for the
- To participate in the audit frameworks within the department and cooperate fully in any audit of clinical work and competency assessments undertaken by the leads and To assist in implementing any change identified.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification
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Desirable
Experience
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Skills
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Skills & Abilities
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
