Job summary
Fully supported by experienced Orthoptists this role offers the opportunity for the post holder to play a vital role in the shared care of children with a whole range of visual development disorders. Not only for children with strabismus and refractive errors but also a whole range of ophthalmic and systemic medical conditions that may have an impact on the visual development of children.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, Hospital Optometrist to work as part of the team within the Orthoptic department, at Prince Charles Hospital.
This exciting post offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work within the HES undertaking cycloplegic refractions and fundus checks for Paediatric patients attending the Orthoptic and Paediatric Ophthalmology Departments. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of optometrists, orthoptists and ophthalmologists. There may be necessity to work at other hospital sites within the health board catchment area.
The department is actively involved in the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of professional groups. Participation in departmental audit is encouraged.
The modern cities of Cardiff and Swansea, the beautiful Heritage coast line and the Brecon Beacons National Park are all well within reach.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Registration and experience
Essential
- GOC registration
- Experience of working with children
Hospital Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital eye services
Experience of cycloplegic refractions
Essential
- Regular use of cycloplegia for refraction of children
Desirable
- Research experience in specialist area
Regular use of headset fundoscopy
Desirable
- Regular use of headset fundoscopy
Person Specification
Registration and experience
Essential
- GOC registration
- Experience of working with children
Hospital Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in hospital eye services
Experience of cycloplegic refractions
Essential
- Regular use of cycloplegia for refraction of children
Desirable
- Research experience in specialist area
Regular use of headset fundoscopy
Desirable
- Regular use of headset fundoscopy
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
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Prince Charles Hospital
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
