Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Optometrist

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

Part-time position working in Glaucoma and Optometry clinics assessing low vision patients and refracting adults and paediatric patients.

Main duties of the job

Core Optometry clinics, and working alongside Doctors, Orthoptists, Nurses and Technicians as part of an Optometry and Glaucoma Team

About us

The Eye Unit has 10 Consultant Ophthalmologists, Specialist Doctors, Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists and Technicians who work together to assess and treat patients with eye problems.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-417-S-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing and monitoring Glaucoma patients. Refracting and assessing patients for low vision aids. Please see job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assessing and monitoring Glaucoma patients. Refracting and assessing patients for low vision aids. Please see job description.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Optometry Degree
  • GOC Registration
  • Further qualifications in Glaucoma

Desirable

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Glaucoma clinics
  • Previous experience with paediatric cycloplegic refraction
  • Previous experience dispensing low vision aids
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Optometry Degree
  • GOC Registration
  • Further qualifications in Glaucoma

Desirable

Desirable

  • Previous experience in Glaucoma clinics
  • Previous experience with paediatric cycloplegic refraction
  • Previous experience dispensing low vision aids

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Optometry

Rachel Brierley

rachel.brierley@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204390390

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-417-S-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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