Job summary
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a Specialist Optometrist, with a specialist interest in Macular, Medical Retina & Paediatrics to join our amazing team of 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 10 Doctors, 2 Specialist Optometrists and 4 Orthoptists.
We see around 70,000 patients a year in our three outpatient clinic areas, providing a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options. We are constantly looking at ways to improve services and the high quality care that we provide to our patients. We support development and innovation.
Are you looking to be part of a supportive team, do you strive for excellence? We are looking for an enthusiastic and self- motivated Specialist to predominantly work in Macular & Medical Retina with the addition of some core optometry services such as Paediatrics refraction.
This is a full time post but we flexible and would welcome a job share. We are a three site Trust and the successful candidate will be expected to work across site in line with service demand.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a comprehensive range of core and specialist optometric services, specifically in the area of medical retina to the highest standards of quality and care.
To work closely with the Consultant Ophthalmologists, participating in macula and medical retina clinics. in order to diagnose and co-manage patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy/maculopathy and retinal vascular occlusion.
To deliver intravitreal injections following formal training and competency assessment.
To help in recruitment and assessment of patients for various clinical trial following the Good Clinical Practice principles of research.
To work as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with professional and regulatory body guidelines, codes of practice and statutory Trust requirements.
To follow departmental guidelines, protocols and group decisions.
To undertake administrative duties as agreed with the line manager ensuring effective service delivery.
To undertake clinical audit as agreed with medical staff and/or line management.
To undertake training and education as deemed necessary by senior colleagues.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialised examination of patients attending the AMO and OMO assessment clinics, so that comprehensive diagnosis, management, education, and discharge of patients can be made.
To work alongside and under the supervision/direction of consultant ophthalmologists in the medical retina treatment clinics, undertaking sessions as an Optometrist Injector as required (once competency is achieved).
To provide an extended and highly specialist optometry service, diagnosing and managing patients with AMO and OMO. This will involve detailed examination of patients' fundus and media, interpreting Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fluorescein Angiograms (FA) and other diagnostic tests to enable full diagnosis and management plans to be made.
To undertake core optometry services when required (i.e., refraction and advice on visual impairment), so that full diagnosis is reached, and management can be planned accordingly.
To explain all findings to patients in a tactful and sensitive manner, so that they can be involved in any management decisions to be made.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and detailed records in patients notes of all examinations and treatments undertaken.
To audit services provided to patients as directed by consultants/line management and in accordance with Trust/national requirements, so that services remain effective and relevant to service needs.
To actively participate in departmental research projects and being available flexibly as required.
To be responsible for maintaining own education and training (CET) as required by the General Optical Council by attending meetings, training etc so that registration is continued.
To use IT systems as required by the Trust/department, so that record keeping, and clinical recording of results is accurate and accessible.
To liaise with all members of the Ophthalmology team to ensure that all services are co-ordinated and therefore of a high standard.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Visual Impairment service, Admin staff etc., so that patients receive an effective service.
To manage a caseload of patients, exercising time management skills to ensure that clinics run smoothly and effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide highly specialised examination of patients attending the AMO and OMO assessment clinics, so that comprehensive diagnosis, management, education, and discharge of patients can be made.
To work alongside and under the supervision/direction of consultant ophthalmologists in the medical retina treatment clinics, undertaking sessions as an Optometrist Injector as required (once competency is achieved).
To provide an extended and highly specialist optometry service, diagnosing and managing patients with AMO and OMO. This will involve detailed examination of patients' fundus and media, interpreting Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Fluorescein Angiograms (FA) and other diagnostic tests to enable full diagnosis and management plans to be made.
To undertake core optometry services when required (i.e., refraction and advice on visual impairment), so that full diagnosis is reached, and management can be planned accordingly.
To explain all findings to patients in a tactful and sensitive manner, so that they can be involved in any management decisions to be made.
To maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and detailed records in patients notes of all examinations and treatments undertaken.
To audit services provided to patients as directed by consultants/line management and in accordance with Trust/national requirements, so that services remain effective and relevant to service needs.
To actively participate in departmental research projects and being available flexibly as required.
To be responsible for maintaining own education and training (CET) as required by the General Optical Council by attending meetings, training etc so that registration is continued.
To use IT systems as required by the Trust/department, so that record keeping, and clinical recording of results is accurate and accessible.
To liaise with all members of the Ophthalmology team to ensure that all services are co-ordinated and therefore of a high standard.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, Ophthalmologists, Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Visual Impairment service, Admin staff etc., so that patients receive an effective service.
To manage a caseload of patients, exercising time management skills to ensure that clinics run smoothly and effectively.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking and interpreting OCT. Experience of examining patients with macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and other retinal conditions. Experience of extended role in optometry. Experience of examining patients with visual impairment or other complex needs.
Desirable
- Prior experience of injector role. Understanding research principles and experience in clinical trials.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of extended role in optometry. Knowledge of ophthalmology further than own direct sphere. Knowledge of interpretation of diagnostic tests e.g. OCT, FA. Knowledge of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of OCT, FA Knowledge of AMD DR and its implications for management and treatment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication with patients. Able to establish a rapport with patients. Able to convey difficult/complex/life changing information to patients and/or carers in a way that is understandable and empathic. Able to take on personal responsibility and make clinic decisions. Able to work as a team. Able to take direction/teaching/feedback from senior colleagues.
Desirable
- Being able to work flexibly.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry Registration with General Optical Council Willing to undertake training as necessary for this role
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists Higher Diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical Skills to include: Tonometry. Slit lamp examination. OCT and interpretation IT skills to a fair standard Fine motor skills to enable in injector skills.
Desirable
- Injector Skills. Prior experience within AMD/DMO clinics.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking and interpreting OCT. Experience of examining patients with macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and other retinal conditions. Experience of extended role in optometry. Experience of examining patients with visual impairment or other complex needs.
Desirable
- Prior experience of injector role. Understanding research principles and experience in clinical trials.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of extended role in optometry. Knowledge of ophthalmology further than own direct sphere. Knowledge of interpretation of diagnostic tests e.g. OCT, FA. Knowledge of own limitations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of OCT, FA Knowledge of AMD DR and its implications for management and treatment.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good communication with patients. Able to establish a rapport with patients. Able to convey difficult/complex/life changing information to patients and/or carers in a way that is understandable and empathic. Able to take on personal responsibility and make clinic decisions. Able to work as a team. Able to take direction/teaching/feedback from senior colleagues.
Desirable
- Being able to work flexibly.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry Registration with General Optical Council Willing to undertake training as necessary for this role
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists Higher Diploma
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical Skills to include: Tonometry. Slit lamp examination. OCT and interpretation IT skills to a fair standard Fine motor skills to enable in injector skills.
Desirable
- Injector Skills. Prior experience within AMD/DMO clinics.
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).
