Job summary
The post-holder will be job-sharing with the current Principal Optometrist and 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 yet some sessions may be based at Newham General 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, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.
Main duties of the job
a) The post holder will be required to work clinically to provide support and leadership in the medical retina service as an autonomous practitioner and as part of the team
b) To line manage the optometric team at Whipps Cross under the direction of the Head Orthoptist
c) As an advanced clinical Optometrist, the post-holder will be expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, training, competence and clinical experience in provision of high quality, effective clinical patient care at a level beyond that of a Masters' Degree, predominately in retina and potentially across a number of sub-specialist areas.
d) To oversee the induction, training and competencies and governance for optometry staff working within the injection services as well as other extended role clinical areas
e) To be responsible for training and education within optometry (i.e. undergraduate, pre-registration and postgraduate optometry programmes and all optometry contributions to other programmes including: ophthalmology post-graduate and medical undergraduate curricula and the specialist optometry input to other Barts Health professional groups).
f) To be responsible for and participate in delegated audit, teaching and research projects as appropriate to the needs of the Division.
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.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
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
- Relevant experience in post registration clinical experience in a hospital specialist
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and post-graduate level and supervision of trainee optometrists
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets & clinical services
- Management/leadership Experience of dealing with HR issues
- Experience of development of protocols or competencies
- Experience of research and development activities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to competently undertake advanced optometric procedures and clinical extended roles.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information in a range of situations
Knowledge
Desirable
- KnowledgeKnowledge and experience in undertaking YAG laser procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Optometry)
- Registered with GOC
- Further post graduate optometry qualification eg Professional Certificate/Higher Certification/Diploma or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
- Independent Prescribing (IP)
Desirable
- NHS Leadership/management qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in post registration clinical experience in a hospital specialist
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and post-graduate level and supervision of trainee optometrists
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets & clinical services
- Management/leadership Experience of dealing with HR issues
- Experience of development of protocols or competencies
- Experience of research and development activities
Skills
Essential
- Ability to competently undertake advanced optometric procedures and clinical extended roles.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information in a range of situations
Knowledge
Desirable
- KnowledgeKnowledge and experience in undertaking YAG laser procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Optometry)
- Registered with GOC
- Further post graduate optometry qualification eg Professional Certificate/Higher Certification/Diploma or Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP)
- Independent Prescribing (IP)
Desirable
- NHS Leadership/management qualification
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).
