Central London Community Health Trust

Optometrist

The closing date is 13 July 2025

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Job summary

We have a part time 0.2 WTE Band 7 post for Optometrist with previous clinical experience

We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team

Band 7 Optometrist post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.

The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a mixed caseload of patients

Applicants should have 2 years' experience

You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children

You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff.

You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services

If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service then please apply.

Main duties of the job

  • To work closely with other Orthoptists and Health Care Professionals in order to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a range of extended role services (dependent upon experience) to the highest standards of quality and care
  • To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from babies to the elderly and those who have varying communication skills.
  • To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meets the changing needs of the Directorate and other outside agencies.
  • To undertake administrative duties as required by the role undertaken.
  • To participate in clinical audit and research
  • To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology (ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses, Orthoptists and other health professionals).

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7288367

Job locations

Vale Drive Eye Clinic

Vale Drive

Barnet

EN5 2ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
  • Registration with General Optical Council
  • Further/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
  • Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council
  • Minimum of 1-2 years post registration experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Previous hospital optometry experience, beneficial not essential. Accurate paediatric refractions (cyclopentolate and non- cyclopentolate) with an understanding of appropriate prescribing
  • Good understanding of professional issues and NHS policy initiatives e.g. voucher regulations.
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education.
  • Presentations to colleagues/ peers
  • Primary research skills.
  • Teaching to fellow health professionals

Desirable

  • Interest in clinical research and audit

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of literacy
  • Teaching/Supervisory skills
  • Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills (able to access, appraise and apply evidence in practice.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork in a multicultural framework
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
  • Registration with General Optical Council
  • Further/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
  • Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council
  • Minimum of 1-2 years post registration experience

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Previous hospital optometry experience, beneficial not essential. Accurate paediatric refractions (cyclopentolate and non- cyclopentolate) with an understanding of appropriate prescribing
  • Good understanding of professional issues and NHS policy initiatives e.g. voucher regulations.
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education.
  • Presentations to colleagues/ peers
  • Primary research skills.
  • Teaching to fellow health professionals

Desirable

  • Interest in clinical research and audit

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • High level of literacy
  • Teaching/Supervisory skills
  • Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills (able to access, appraise and apply evidence in practice.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork in a multicultural framework

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.

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.

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Vale Drive Eye Clinic

Vale Drive

Barnet

EN5 2ED


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Vale Drive Eye Clinic

Vale Drive

Barnet

EN5 2ED


Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head Orthoptist

Janine Gray

janine.gray1@nhs.net

02084473524

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7288367

Job locations

Vale Drive Eye Clinic

Vale Drive

Barnet

EN5 2ED


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