Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist Specialist 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, we could also consider part time too. This will be based mainly at Hull Royal Infirmary where we have the Eye Hospital, also other locations when necessary to meet the needs of the Optometry / Ophthalmology service within HUTH/NLAG
The successful Clinician will work alongside their respective Optometry colleagues, but may be expected to work autonomously too and make Complex decisions . These 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. You can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website.
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.
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 an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the Ophthalmology Department, please contact Brian Melia 07415518862 or email brian.melia1@nhs.net or ellen.beddows@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the Ophthalmology Department, please contact Brian Melia 07415518862 or email brian.melia1@nhs.net or ellen.beddows@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry
- Post graduate PQE passed
- General Optical Council Registration
- College of Optometrists registration
- Association of Optometrists member for indemnity
Desirable
- Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma
- Higher degree
- Local Optical committee participating member
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Three years previous hospital work/practice(post-graduate)
- Low Vision work
- 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
- Instillation of ophthalmic drugs
- 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 Able to work independently upon own initiative
Desirable
- EDTRS Log MAR acuity testing
- Post operative cataract assessment
- Paediatric contact lenses
- Anterior segment disease assessment
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
- Experience of research and audit
- Log MAR acuity testing
- Contrast sensitivity assessment
- Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Gonioscopy
- Managing people
- Complex contact lenses
- Glaucoma assessment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
- Professional attitude to work, confident and self-motivated
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Managing people
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Willingness to help others in a team.
- Maintain registration through continuing education training
- Attend regular conferences/seminars
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry
- Post graduate PQE passed
- General Optical Council Registration
- College of Optometrists registration
- Association of Optometrists member for indemnity
Desirable
- Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma
- Higher degree
- Local Optical committee participating member
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Three years previous hospital work/practice(post-graduate)
- Low Vision work
- 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
- Instillation of ophthalmic drugs
- 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 Able to work independently upon own initiative
Desirable
- EDTRS Log MAR acuity testing
- Post operative cataract assessment
- Paediatric contact lenses
- Anterior segment disease assessment
- Experience of postgraduate teaching
- Experience of research and audit
- Log MAR acuity testing
- Contrast sensitivity assessment
- Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
- Gonioscopy
- Managing people
- Complex contact lenses
- Glaucoma assessment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work in a busy environment.
- Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
- Professional attitude to work, confident and self-motivated
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well with in a team
- Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Managing people
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Willingness to help others in a team.
- Maintain registration through continuing education training
- Attend regular conferences/seminars
Desirable
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).
