Dispensing Optician

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are excited to announce recruitment for a Dispensing Optician to join our Optometry department within East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. This is a rare and specialist role which is available following the retirement of our current dispensing optician who has supported Ophthalmology for 27 years. We are aiming for a start date in Feb/March to allow a handover before their retirement in May.

The Optometry team consist of 14 optometrists, with budget of 10 full time equivalent.The team provides services at Eastbourne DGH, Conquest Hospital and Bexhill Hospital. Our department has a large involvement with ophthalmology clinics but with a strong background in specialist optometry roles. The team works alongside a department of consultant ophthalmologists, associate specialists, junior doctors, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, ophthalmology trained nurses and dispensing opticians. Our team provides a range of highly skilled specialised services such as low vision, medical contact lenses, complex adult and paediatric refraction. We also provide extended roles contributing to consultant led medical retina, glaucoma, cataract, corneal, eye casualty services, YAG laser and intravitreal injection roles.

Our optometry team has a strong focus on training and development and a passion for patient care. Our Trust instils strong Trust Values which we uphold in our daily work and one of our optometrists is also a Trust Ambassador.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic dispensing optician to single-handedly run the spectacle and optical aids dispensing service for the Optometry department within Ophthalmology Outpatients. We are looking for a candidate who is autonomous, innovative, meticulous, and highly specialised. They must have ABDO qualification and be registered with the GOC.

The role will be based at Bexhill Hospital but cross site work is expected for Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital. It is a full time role but job shares will be considered if there are part time candidates.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

374-SR3502

Job locations

Bexhill Hospital

Hollier's Hill

Bexhill-on-Sea

TN40 2DZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education including English and Maths

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO)

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience as a Dispensing Optician

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a leading role in providing dispensing services

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of wide dispensing knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate awareness of audit and quality issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of general education including English and Maths

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (FBDO)

Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration experience as a Dispensing Optician

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a leading role in providing dispensing services

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of wide dispensing knowledge

Desirable

  • Demonstrate awareness of audit and quality issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Hospital

Hollier's Hill

Bexhill-on-Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Bexhill Hospital

Hollier's Hill

Bexhill-on-Sea

TN40 2DZ


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Optometrist

Helen Peregrine

helen.peregrine@nhs.net

03001314402

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

374-SR3502

Job locations

Bexhill Hospital

Hollier's Hill

Bexhill-on-Sea

TN40 2DZ


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