Job summary
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health. At CHEC, we are committed to playing an innovative role in shaping that future - and wed love to do it with your help.
Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue making a difference but need more flexibility and a better work-life balance? If so, CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sessional Optometrist with paediatric experience to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
Main duties of the job
This role would suit an Optometrist who has at least 12 months post-registration experience and current GOC registration, with proven paediatric clinical experience. You will have a passion for providing outstanding care to children of all ages and confidence in conducting thorough paediatric eye examinations.
Our sessional paediatric optometrists provide independent, child-focused eye care, including vision assessments, screening, and management of common childhood eye conditions, supporting early intervention and long-term eye health.
If successful, we will support your continued professional development with opportunities to further develop your paediatric expertise and broaden your clinical skill set.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive paediatric eye examinations, including visual acuity testing, binocular vision assessment, and management of common childhood eye conditions.
Assess, counsel, and reassure children and their families throughout the patient journey.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with both children and their parents or guardians.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
Support post-treatment follow-up with appropriate referrals where needed.
Provide independent clinical decision-making in line with best practice guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive paediatric eye examinations, including visual acuity testing, binocular vision assessment, and management of common childhood eye conditions.
Assess, counsel, and reassure children and their families throughout the patient journey.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with both children and their parents or guardians.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
Support post-treatment follow-up with appropriate referrals where needed.
Provide independent clinical decision-making in line with best practice guidelines.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
- Demonstrated paediatric optometry experience, with confidence in working with children of various ages.
- Motivated to develop, with a keen interest in paediatric and clinical optometry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with children and their families.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a commitment to providing the highest quality of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
- Demonstrated paediatric optometry experience, with confidence in working with children of various ages.
- Motivated to develop, with a keen interest in paediatric and clinical optometry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with children and their families.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Understanding of clinical governance and a commitment to providing the highest quality of care.
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).
