Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Optometrist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Ophthalmology Department. Our multidisciplinary team work closely together and currently comprises of 10 Consultants, 9 Optometrists and a substantial team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, photographers, technicians, and healthcare assistants. Â
We are looking to appoint a specialist optometrist. to a permanent full time clinical post although job share and part time would be considered. The role will involve core optometry duties alongside specialist extended roles with a focus on supporting additional qualifications and training in a range of sub-specialties as required.
Our Ophthalmology department benefits from an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, admin booking teams, with a supportive management team within our Specialist Surgery clinical business unit.Â
Our Ophthalmic Services are mainly based at the Warrington site but many clinics are held in community for ease of patients and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work across the Warrington and Halton area, although this is not essential to the role.
Main duties of the job
We foster a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to our services. The post will not only involve core optometry roles including both paediatric and adult refraction, low vision and therapeutic contact lenses, but also extended roles including cataract, eye casualty, glaucoma, medical retina and ARMD depending on experience and area of interest. Â
You must hold a degree in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Working for our organisation
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.Â
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Role Summary
ï‚· To work with the optometry and multidisciplinary ophthalmic teams to deliverÂ
core and specialist optometry services to the highest standards of quality andÂ
care
ï‚· To maintain and manage own caseload of patients
ï‚· To undertake clinical audit and research as required, in line with clinicalÂ
governance standards
ï‚· To provide clinical supervision as required to less experienced optometristsÂ
and postgraduate and undergraduate optometry students within theÂ
department.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Professional Qualification and Experience
Essential criteria
- BSc in Optometry
Desirable criteria
- Previous hospital optometry experience
- Experience working in more than one hospital setting
Professional registration
Essential criteria
- Registration with GOC
Desirable criteria
- Further qualifications within optometry
- Further qualifications in other areas
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to communicate with patients in other methods other than spoken English (eg Makaton)
- Evidence of empathy and understanding when discussing difficult information
Clinical
Essential criteria
- Experience with a range of ophthalmic equipment including retinoscope, slit lamp biomicroscope
Desirable criteria
- Experience with a range of ophthalmic equipment including binocular indirect ophthalmoscope headset, corneal topography, OCT, A Scan
Agile working
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable criteria
- Full, clean UK drivers licence
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elaine Clark
- Job title
- Head Optometrist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01925662372
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