Band 7 Highly Specialised Optometrist

NHS; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their Glaucoma service team. This role involves working closely with a group of specialists to deliver high-quality care to patients. You will be responsible for assessing and managing patients of all ages, providing personalized treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication with patients and their families. With a focus on professional development, this position offers a chance to enhance your skills and contribute to a leading healthcare service, making a real impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about optometry and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical optometry with specialist services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in teaching and training student optometrists.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive optometric assessment and management for patients.
• Formulate management plans and refer patients as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with quality procedures.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Clinical Procedures

Teaching Skills

Education

Degree in Orthoptics

HCPC Registration

BIOS Clinic Tutors Course

Tools

Patient Administration System (EPR)

Notes System (Medisight)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job summary

This post focuses on working in the Glaucoma service in Ophthalmology. It supports the Consultant led service with a team of glaucoma specialists, comprising of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists & Optometrists. This post covers clinics on Thursdays. The day is split across 2 sites: Edgware Hospital in the morning session and Barnet Hospital for the afternoon. You will work closely with other Optometrists and Health Care Professionals in order to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care. Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, and those who have varying communication skills.

Main duties of the job

Working in the Glaucoma service in Ophthalmology. Supporting the Consultant led service with a team of glaucoma specialists, comprising of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists & Optometrists

Following the clinical pathways as set out by the Consultant Lead.

To offer a personalised and evidenced based treatment plans and select the appropriate ophthalmic tests for each patient.

To offer patients a level of counselling and informative advice regarding their diagnosis

To take responsibility for the assessment of patients of all ages and abilities, with wide ranging communication difficulties, referred for assessment.

To formulate management and treatment plans and make onward referral to other clinical members of the Ophthalmology Directorate as appropriate or discharging patients.

Communicate with patients, relatives and carers, including those with learning, communication and language difficulties.

To demonstrate considerable manual dexterity, accuracy and speed in a variety of clinical procedures to ensure accurate measurements necessary for patient management e.g. retinoscopy.

To liaise with other Optometrists, Orthoptists, or the Ophthalmologist with whom one is working, about any problems which may arise during daily clinical practice.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Date posted

30 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£51,883 to £58,544 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7087598

Job locations

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Job description Job responsibilities

To discuss the diagnosis, prognosis and management plan with patient / parent / carer. To describe and record clinical data in the medical records and decide on any necessity for referral for medical opinion.

To provide a report for the patients GP and any other relevant parties to whom a patient agrees for information to be sent.

To comply with departmental quality procedures, participating in quality management monitoring. This will include audits for hospital ophthalmology services.

To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times ensuring that all data is updated onto the computerised systems in a timely manner.

Maintain and utilise department and Trust information systems currently in use and ensure the accuracy of information held on the Patient Administration System (EPR) & Notes System (Medisight).

To observe safe working practices and equipment procedures, complying with legislative requirements under H&S regulations.

Respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Be involved with current departmental teaching/research in agreement with Clinical and professional lead.

Respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Provide training and support to staff.

Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic

Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.

See patients in a timely manner

Give written information to patients regarding entitlements for optical treatment

Attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures, as agreed with the Lead/ Head Orthoptist, thereby maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.

Undertake any duties as agreed and delegated by the Head Orthoptist or Consultant Lead in your designated subspecialty.

Report to the head of service regarding faults and replacement requests

Job description Job responsibilities

To discuss the diagnosis, prognosis and management plan with patient / parent / carer. To describe and record clinical data in the medical records and decide on any necessity for referral for medical opinion.

To provide a report for the patients GP and any other relevant parties to whom a patient agrees for information to be sent.

To comply with departmental quality procedures, participating in quality management monitoring. This will include audits for hospital ophthalmology services.

To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times ensuring that all data is updated onto the computerised systems in a timely manner.

Maintain and utilise department and Trust information systems currently in use and ensure the accuracy of information held on the Patient Administration System (EPR) & Notes System (Medisight).

To observe safe working practices and equipment procedures, complying with legislative requirements under H&S regulations.

Respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Be involved with current departmental teaching/research in agreement with Clinical and professional lead.

Respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.

Provide training and support to staff.

Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic

Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.

See patients in a timely manner

Give written information to patients regarding entitlements for optical treatment

Attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures, as agreed with the Lead/ Head Orthoptist, thereby maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.

Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.

Undertake any duties as agreed and delegated by the Head Orthoptist or Consultant Lead in your designated subspecialty.

Report to the head of service regarding faults and replacement requests

Person Specification Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Possess a Degree / Diploma of Orthoptics
• HCPC registration
• BIOS Clinic Tutors Course/ equivalent

Desirable

• To possess a MSc degree or equivalent
• Clinical Teaching qualification
• Management/ Leadership qualification

Work Experience Essential

• Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Optometrist involving specialist services.
• Experience of teaching student Optometrist /doctors /pre-registration optometrists /nurses etc
• Previous audit experience
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills relevant to Optometrist in extended roles
• Have management/ leadership experience

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• To be able to show good working relationships at all levels and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team or independently.
• To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment, whilst maintaining high quality Orthoptic practise.
• To be able to consistently communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels in a professional and respectful manner
• The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy.
• To have good presentation skills for formal and informal teaching of undergraduate and post graduates, and audit.

Desirable

• To Assist with the implementation of wider Trust Objectives
• Have knowledge of strategic plans for development of Optometrist services in the community.
• To have knowledge of research methodology and willing to contribute to research within the department
• Computer skills: power point, Excel etc

Person Specification Values Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications Essential

• Possess a Degree / Diploma of Orthoptics
• HCPC registration
• BIOS Clinic Tutors Course/ equivalent

Desirable

• To possess a MSc degree or equivalent
• Clinical Teaching qualification
• Management/ Leadership qualification

Work Experience Essential

• Extensive experience in all aspects of clinical Optometrist involving specialist services.
• Experience of teaching student Optometrist /doctors /pre-registration optometrists /nurses etc
• Previous audit experience
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge and clinical skills relevant to Optometrist in extended roles
• Have management/ leadership experience

Skills and Aptitudes Essential

• To be able to show good working relationships at all levels and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team or independently.
• To be able to work under pressure in a busy environment, whilst maintaining high quality Orthoptic practise.
• To be able to consistently communicate effectively with patients and staff at all levels in a professional and respectful manner
• The ability to handle difficult situations calmly and effectively to deal with patients, tactfully, efficiently and with empathy.
• To have good presentation skills for formal and informal teaching of undergraduate and post graduates, and audit.

Desirable

• To Assist with the implementation of wider Trust Objectives
• Have knowledge of strategic plans for development of Optometrist services in the community.
• To have knowledge of research methodology and willing to contribute to research within the department
• Computer skills: power point, Excel etc

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).

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.

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).

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Barnet Hospital

Wellhouse Lane

Barnet

EN5 3DJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)