Job summary
An exciting vacancy has become available which involves working primarily within our core contact lens clinics at Whipps Cross site. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Contact Lens Practitioner or Optometrist to join our teams.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.
You will be based in the Eye Treatment Centre at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Eye Treatment Centre is a dedicated unit covering all ophthalmology specialties including vitreo-retinal, medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and we also have a busy eye emergency service.
You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Optical Services and Ophthalmology Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals,
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a comprehensive range of core contact lens services to the highest standards of quality and care to patients attending the Eye Treatment Centre.
- To participate in the delivery of highly specialist contact lens services that meet the changing needs of the department.
- To undertake administrative duties as agreed with the Head Orthoptist.
- To provide teaching and training for all disciplines within Whipps Cross University Hospital including clinical supervision of pre-registration optometrists, less experienced optometrists and students.
- To participate in research and clinical audit as required by the WXUH Ophthalmology service
- The post-holder will be required to work autonomously and make clinical decisions using his/her own initiative as well as liaising with optical services' team
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Community eye service experience
- Sound clinical experience and judgment underpinned by specialist
- Knowledge/understanding of the optometry profession
Desirable
- Hospital ophthalmology clinical attachment or experience elsewhere
- Teaching experience
- Audit experience
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer super-user status on at least one aspect of specialist optometric instrumentation
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism throughout patient consultations and achieve sound clinical outcome, even when receiving/delivering complex or distressing information
- Ability to analyse and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialize care plans
- Able to carry out moderate to intense effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates attention and accuracy to detail
- Professional approach in difficult or emotional situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Developed knowledge of current best practice in Optometry in the relevant setting
- Understanding legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics
- Keen to invest in continued professional development
- Audit and research experience & knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Cerner Millennium/equivalent system Knowledge of electronic patient records e.g. Medisight Ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Dispensing Optician Qualification (FBDO) and achievement of all General Optical Council competencies
- or BSc(Hons)Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry (2i or above), completion of 12-month clinical postgraduate training post and achievement of all General Optical Council competencies as assessed by the College of Optometrists -Registration with the
- Optical Council (GOC)
Desirable
- Further postgraduate contact lens Qualification (CL Hons) relating to highly specialist aspect of clinical and technical expertise (taught course)/equivalent MSc
Other
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Community eye service experience
- Sound clinical experience and judgment underpinned by specialist
- Knowledge/understanding of the optometry profession
Desirable
- Hospital ophthalmology clinical attachment or experience elsewhere
- Teaching experience
- Audit experience
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to offer super-user status on at least one aspect of specialist optometric instrumentation
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism throughout patient consultations and achieve sound clinical outcome, even when receiving/delivering complex or distressing information
- Ability to analyse and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialize care plans
- Able to carry out moderate to intense effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates attention and accuracy to detail
- Professional approach in difficult or emotional situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Developed knowledge of current best practice in Optometry in the relevant setting
- Understanding legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics
- Keen to invest in continued professional development
- Audit and research experience & knowledge
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge of Cerner Millennium/equivalent system Knowledge of electronic patient records e.g. Medisight Ophthalmology
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal Dispensing Optician Qualification (FBDO) and achievement of all General Optical Council competencies
- or BSc(Hons)Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry (2i or above), completion of 12-month clinical postgraduate training post and achievement of all General Optical Council competencies as assessed by the College of Optometrists -Registration with the
- Optical Council (GOC)
Desirable
- Further postgraduate contact lens Qualification (CL Hons) relating to highly specialist aspect of clinical and technical expertise (taught course)/equivalent MSc
Other
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
