Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Specialist Optometrist

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

To provide Optometry services as an autonomous practitioner in the sub specialty area of Glaucoma.

To deliver effectively. individually and as part of a team, specialist levels of Optometric investigation and assessment.

Main duties of the job

To use analytical skills to diagnose and treat a range of conditions as necessary.

To work as an active member of a multi-disciplinary team.

To undertake clinical audit and to take responsibility for own continuing professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

001-PST017-0525

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in hospital optometry

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic optics or optometry
  • Registered with the GOC
  • Undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development
  • Educated to Masters level

Desirable

  • Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualifications
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in hospital optometry

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic optics or optometry
  • Registered with the GOC
  • Undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development
  • Educated to Masters level

Desirable

  • Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualifications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Directorate Manager - Ophthalmology

Rhys Andrews

Rhys.Andrews8@wales.nhs.uk

02921840264

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

001-PST017-0525

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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