Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Corneal Services

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a registered optometrist with advanced clinical knowledge and substantial experience. The role involves providing specialized care and managing visually impaired patients. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council.
• Substantial years' experience in post graduate clinical experience.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Patient Care

Education

College of Optometrists Diploma in Therapeutics

Master's or Doctorate level equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We're looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council
• College of Optometrists Diploma in Therapeutics (Independent prescribing)

Desirable criteria

• Further specialist qualifications e.g., College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications
• Master's or Doctorate level equivalent in an optometry/ophthalmology/ management subject

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Advanced theoretical knowledge in a range of clinical areas
• Substantial years' experience in post graduate clinical experience
• Ability to competently undertake highly specialist advanced clinical extended roles e.g., cornea, glaucoma, acute services, cataract, medical retina
• Knowledge and experience of clinical matters beyond direct clinical role e.g., surgical techniques and management
• Experience working with visually impaired patients & others with learning disabilities
• Broad understanding of the optometry profession, primary/secondary care interface, NHS service provision
• Experience of conducting audits and implementing service changes based on audit results

Desirable criteria

• Management & leadership: Experience of line management
• Evidence of research

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Job Description (PDF, 408.6KB)
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner Person Specification (PDF, 256.6KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 920.2KB)
• Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)