Job summary
Optometrists provide clinical care in association with medical staff and Orthoptists, undertaking clinical management decisions regarding patients with vision problems which require a specialist optometric approach to their care. Optometrists are expected to take on extended roles including, the co-management of children and the monitoring of patients with keratoconus (and post corneal collagen cross-linkingpatients) in the corneal clinic. Optometrists are expected to take on a high level of individual professional responsibility and efficiency within clinical optometry, and develop a breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience.Optometrists are expected to undertake, after suitable training, advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making regarding ongoing management of patients with a wide range of diseases.
Main duties of the job
- To deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and aspecialised range of extended role services to the highest standards of quality and care at Bristol Eye Hospital as well as our out-reach clinics: at the University of the West of England (UWE) Weston and peripheral clinics within the community.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly, and who have varying communication skills
- To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meet the changing needs of the service
- To undertake specific administrative duties as agreed with the Clinical Leads and management
- To undertake clinical audit and research as agreed with the ClinicalLead
- To provide optometric teaching and training at undergraduate andpostgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc(hons) In optometry or recognised by GOC equivalent
- Full registration with the General Optical Council (GOC)
Desirable
- Masters degree and/or approved additional qualifications in related optometric subbjects
- Independent prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of Ophthalmic conditions and care
- Knowledge of technical skills within ophthalmology, in posterior and anterior segment examinations
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical ophthalmic knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
- Experience in paediatric optometry
- Experience working in hospital optometry
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical skills in ophthalmic examination & diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: verbal , written and electronic
- Communicates complex, sensitive, condition-related information to patients , relatives and staff at all levels and outside agencies
- Able to travel to peripheral clinics as part of their clinical timetable
Desirable
- Skills in extended clinical settings
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc(hons) In optometry or recognised by GOC equivalent
- Full registration with the General Optical Council (GOC)
Desirable
- Masters degree and/or approved additional qualifications in related optometric subbjects
- Independent prescriber
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of Ophthalmic conditions and care
- Knowledge of technical skills within ophthalmology, in posterior and anterior segment examinations
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical ophthalmic knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices
- Experience in paediatric optometry
- Experience working in hospital optometry
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clinical skills in ophthalmic examination & diagnosis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: verbal , written and electronic
- Communicates complex, sensitive, condition-related information to patients , relatives and staff at all levels and outside agencies
- Able to travel to peripheral clinics as part of their clinical timetable
Desirable
- Skills in extended clinical settings
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Eye Hospital
The Optometry Department
Bristol
BS1 2LX
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
