Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist Principal to work at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The role a full time post 37.5 hours which can be variable how accomplished. This will be based mainly at the New Community Diagnostic Hub as phase 2 alongside East Riding Community Hospitals, also other locations when necessary to meet the needs of the Optometry / Ophthalmology service within HUTH/NLAG
The successful Clinician will work autonomously and make Complex decisions with respect to management plans for patient who have Glaucoma and other Ophthalmological pathologies. which may include; assessment of patients in Ophthalmic Accident & Emergency, Medical Retina, Corneal , Refracting (Adults, Pediatrics and Research), Contact Lens and Ocular Prosthetic Clinical roles and possibly YAG/SLT laser clinics if appropriately qualified and trained.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated and want to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, whilst working as part of a friendly and diverse Ophthalmology/Optometric team.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital opened in November 2002. There are 20 Consultant Ophthalmologists covering the variety of sub specialities within Ophthalmology, a thriving Orthoptic department and supportive nursing and technician teams. Our Optometric team comprises 18 Optometrists/Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Specialists, some full time and some part time. There is a lecture theatre for the provision of education and teaching. Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust covers a population of around 500,000. The seaside resorts of Hornsea and Bridlington are easily reached and the beauty of the Yorkshire Wolds is a popular draw for outdoor seekers. Hull was the 2017 City of Culture which raised the profile of the area, with significant investment and re-development to ensure a long-lasting legacy.
For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the Ophthalmology Department, please contact Brian Melia 07415518862 or email brian.melia@nhs.net orellen.beddows@nhs.net
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry
- General Optical Council Registration
- College of Optometrists registration
- College of Optometrists Professional Certificate Holder.
- Association of Optometrists member for indemnity
- Independent Prescribing
Desirable
- Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists Higher, Diploma (Medical Retina / Glaucoma)
- Higher degrees
- MCOptom or equivalent qualification
- Local Optical committee participating member
- Sign off of Common Clinical Competency Framework for Ophthalmic A&E
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Four years previous hospital work / practice (post-graduate), with experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Attendance at Specialist Optometry conferences / courses - such as Annual Hospital Optometry Conference, specialist contact lens courses and conferences.
- Up to date knowledge and skills in the treatment of ARMD in relation to NICE guidelines
- Specialist knowledge of drugs to prescribe for Eye conditions met in triage clinics
- Be able to list patients for surgery e.g. Cataracts, oculoplastic procedures
- Have specialist knowledge of orbital prosthetics and surgical techniques in order to provide a prosthetic service for the Trust, liaising with the Maxillofacial department
- Specialist knowledge of Fluorescein angiography for the treatment of wet ARMD
- Paediatric and complex medical contact Lenses
- Low Vision work
- Glaucoma assessment
- Working with the elderly
- Working with children
- Precise manual dexterity skills
- Practical refraction, contact lens fitting and low vision aid dispensing skills.
- Contact tonometry
- Volk lens use
- Topography
- Instillation of ophthalmic drugs
- Post operative cataract assessment
- Anterior segment disease assessment
- Well-developed interpersonal mental and emotional empathy
- skills where barriers exist because of age, special needs, physical or language difficulties
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Consistently work independently upon own initiative
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
- Experience of research and audit
Desirable
- EDTRS Log MAR acuity testing
- Log MAR acuity testing
- Contrast sensitivity assessment
- Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Gonioscopy
- Managing a team
- Ability to mould ocular prostheses in theatre
- To provide minor operations -YAG laser capsulotomies, punctal occlusion
- Ocular coherence tomography
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to manage a portion of the Optometry service.
- Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
- Professional attitude to work, confident and self-motivated
- Ability to concentrate in overbooked clinics disrupted by phone calls / giving advice to colleagues
- Adapt to frequently unpredictable clinic pattern
- Patience
- Empathic approach to patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Approachable, liaise effectively with Head of Optometry and other team members
- Manage a team
Training
Essential
- Willingness to guide and educate others in a multidisciplinary team including Optometrists / Ophthalmologist / Medical students / Nurses
- Attend regular specialist conferences / seminars
- Maintain registration through continuing education training
- Keep surgical procedures knowledge up to date
- Actively participate in specialist training
- Regular teaching sessions for doctors/nurses on aspects of Optometry in relation to the Trust services.
Desirable
- Experience in lecturing / providing education at national specialist meetings
- Design and carry out clinical audit, presenting findings locally and nationally
Person Specification
Other requirements
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry
- General Optical Council Registration
- College of Optometrists registration
- College of Optometrists Professional Certificate Holder.
- Association of Optometrists member for indemnity
- Independent Prescribing
Desirable
- Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists Higher, Diploma (Medical Retina / Glaucoma)
- Higher degrees
- MCOptom or equivalent qualification
- Local Optical committee participating member
- Sign off of Common Clinical Competency Framework for Ophthalmic A&E
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Four years previous hospital work / practice (post-graduate), with experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Attendance at Specialist Optometry conferences / courses - such as Annual Hospital Optometry Conference, specialist contact lens courses and conferences.
- Up to date knowledge and skills in the treatment of ARMD in relation to NICE guidelines
- Specialist knowledge of drugs to prescribe for Eye conditions met in triage clinics
- Be able to list patients for surgery e.g. Cataracts, oculoplastic procedures
- Have specialist knowledge of orbital prosthetics and surgical techniques in order to provide a prosthetic service for the Trust, liaising with the Maxillofacial department
- Specialist knowledge of Fluorescein angiography for the treatment of wet ARMD
- Paediatric and complex medical contact Lenses
- Low Vision work
- Glaucoma assessment
- Working with the elderly
- Working with children
- Precise manual dexterity skills
- Practical refraction, contact lens fitting and low vision aid dispensing skills.
- Contact tonometry
- Volk lens use
- Topography
- Instillation of ophthalmic drugs
- Post operative cataract assessment
- Anterior segment disease assessment
- Well-developed interpersonal mental and emotional empathy
- skills where barriers exist because of age, special needs, physical or language difficulties
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Consistently work independently upon own initiative
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
- Experience of research and audit
Desirable
- EDTRS Log MAR acuity testing
- Log MAR acuity testing
- Contrast sensitivity assessment
- Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Gonioscopy
- Managing a team
- Ability to mould ocular prostheses in theatre
- To provide minor operations -YAG laser capsulotomies, punctal occlusion
- Ocular coherence tomography
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to manage a portion of the Optometry service.
- Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
- Professional attitude to work, confident and self-motivated
- Ability to concentrate in overbooked clinics disrupted by phone calls / giving advice to colleagues
- Adapt to frequently unpredictable clinic pattern
- Patience
- Empathic approach to patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Approachable, liaise effectively with Head of Optometry and other team members
- Manage a team
Training
Essential
- Willingness to guide and educate others in a multidisciplinary team including Optometrists / Ophthalmologist / Medical students / Nurses
- Attend regular specialist conferences / seminars
- Maintain registration through continuing education training
- Keep surgical procedures knowledge up to date
- Actively participate in specialist training
- Regular teaching sessions for doctors/nurses on aspects of Optometry in relation to the Trust services.
Desirable
- Experience in lecturing / providing education at national specialist meetings
- Design and carry out clinical audit, presenting findings locally and nationally
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).
