Paediatric Highly Specialist Optometrist

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking eye care team comprising 4 Orthoptists and 6 Consultant Ophthalmologists.We are looking to appoint a highly specialist Optometrist to provide the paediatric optometry service within BCUHB West.The post holder will work with the Orthoptic team at Ysbyty Gwynedd to deliver specialist paediatric eye care and give expert optometric advice to paediatric patients and their families.To undertake detailed refraction, fundus and media checks and provide appropriate prescription for suitable spectacles.To make patient-centred judgements on management in the presence of uncertainty, for example where patients are unable to cooperate fully in clinical assessments.To plan and implement treatment plans with the Orthoptists for paediatric patients using clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and following departmental guidelines.

Main duties of the job

To deliver high quality optometry services in line with professional guidelines in the following areas:

Paediatric Optometry and joint Orthoptic/Optometry clinics - assessing complex orthoptic cases referred from Orthoptists and jointly managing their care throughout the duration of treatment.

To work as an autonomous practitioner, making clinical decisions using his/her own judgement and initiative.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.