Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated optometrist to join our team at Western Eye Hospital, a part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as a hospital optometrist. Recent developments have created an opportunity for us to grow our optometry department and expand our services. We are looking for an individual with the relevant experience to work alongside our team in a variety of clinics.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn from our award-winning ophthalmology team as well as using their knowledge and skills to help train other health professionals. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, consisting of consultants, trainee doctors, nurses, optometrists and orthoptists. The role will cover a wide breadth of services; pre/post op cataract, glaucoma, glaucoma monitoring, contact lenses and corneal clinics.
This post is open to optometrists with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience. A diploma in Independent Prescribing is essential as well as a minimum of a professional certificate in glaucoma (higher cert is preferable). The role is being advertised as a full time working role, however for the right candidates we would also accept a job share. Please see JD for essential requirements for the post.
It is a substantive contract, working in 10 fixed clinical sessions, 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients who present to one stop cataract clinics. Provide individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers, without supervision, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, in line with local and national targets and protocols.
- The Optometrist will provide specialist care to the cataract service and support. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings.
- To examine patients who have been referred for cataract surgery, and assess whether or not the cataract is the reason for the vision reduction. Where there are other ocular co-morbidities, referring the patient to the appropriate specialty within the necessary timeframe.
- Examine patients and decide whether or not cataract surgery is indicated.
- Assess all patients and make appropriate clinical decisions as to the complexity of the surgery, and list the patients accordingly.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified optometrist with GOC registration
- Must have IP qualification
- Must have at least a professional certificate in glaucoma
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills including Slit lamp, applanation tonometry, gonioscopy and fundus examination
- Undertake and interpret ophthalmic procedures or investigations
- Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skill in ophthalmic practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
Desirable
- Good IT skills, Understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Previous experience with OCT and topography
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2yrs as a qualified optometrist
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Completing audit of patient experience in clinical service
Desirable
- Previous hospital eye service experience in glaucoma/MR clinics
- Previous experience with fitting complex/medical contact lenses
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified optometrist with GOC registration
- Must have IP qualification
- Must have at least a professional certificate in glaucoma
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills including Slit lamp, applanation tonometry, gonioscopy and fundus examination
- Undertake and interpret ophthalmic procedures or investigations
- Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skill in ophthalmic practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
Desirable
- Good IT skills, Understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Previous experience with OCT and topography
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2yrs as a qualified optometrist
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Completing audit of patient experience in clinical service
Desirable
- Previous hospital eye service experience in glaucoma/MR clinics
- Previous experience with fitting complex/medical contact lenses
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).
