Job summary
We are seeking to appoint Advanced Clinical Optometrists. Full or part time will be considered but we require a minimum of 3 days per week to enable full involvement in this senior role. There are currently opportunities for a bit of home working as part of the role.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, highly skilled and excellent at working in a team environment. Due to the more senior involvement in ophthalmology clinics, the post-holder is expected to help lead an area of service where appropriate, as well as being engaged in the wider work of the department including clinical governance. They will need to be highly specialised so they are able to work autonomously in ophthalmology clinics.
Main duties of the job
The role involves a varied workload, including involvement in specialist optometry roles but a strong emphasis on involvement in ophthalmology clinics with a superior level of specialist clinical training.The post demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience.
You should have a BSc (Hons), be registered with the General Optical Council and have sufficient previous hospital optometry/ophthalmology experience for the role along with specialist ophthalmology qualifications. Some training can be provided for the role and you will be supported by the Principal Optometrist, Deputy Head Optometrist as well as our consultant ophthalmologist colleagues.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details found in job description attached.
Advanced Clinical Optometrists are likely to predominately undertake a combination of the following extended roles in addition to optometric duties:
- Anterior eye: cataract, corneal, eye casualty.
- Medical retina: AMD, virtual reviews, diabetic slit lamp service.
- Glaucoma: new and follow up clinics, virtual stable reviews.
- Treatments: YAG laser, IVT injections.
They will also be responsible for teaching and training optometry staff at a post-graduate level and supervision of pre-registration optometrists.
They will take a lead in an area of service to help manage and develop that area within the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details found in job description attached.
Advanced Clinical Optometrists are likely to predominately undertake a combination of the following extended roles in addition to optometric duties:
- Anterior eye: cataract, corneal, eye casualty.
- Medical retina: AMD, virtual reviews, diabetic slit lamp service.
- Glaucoma: new and follow up clinics, virtual stable reviews.
- Treatments: YAG laser, IVT injections.
They will also be responsible for teaching and training optometry staff at a post-graduate level and supervision of pre-registration optometrists.
They will take a lead in an area of service to help manage and develop that area within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GOC Registered
- BSc or MSc in Optometry 2.1 or above or equivalent
Desirable
- GOC Specialty Registration (Independent Prescribing)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience.
- Previous hospital eye service experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Specialist clinical practice beyond conventional hospital or community optometry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GOC Registered
- BSc or MSc in Optometry 2.1 or above or equivalent
Desirable
- GOC Specialty Registration (Independent Prescribing)
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience.
- Previous hospital eye service experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Specialist clinical practice beyond conventional hospital or community optometry
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).
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Bexhill Hospital with cross site working Eastbourne DGH and Conquest Hospital
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 2DZ
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
