Director of Corneal Optometry Services

Belfast Health And Social Care Trust; Belfast; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Principal Optometrist (Coordinator of Optometric Clinical Services in the Corneal Service) to lead clinical care and service development within Corneal Ophthalmology.

The role requires expert corneal optometry knowledge, strategic leadership, and hands-on management of staff across multiple sites. Independent prescribing and teaching duties are included.

Qualifications

• BSc in Optometry with 2:1 or above and current GOC registration.
• MCOptom or equivalent qualification.
• Independent Prescribing Qualification.
• Experience delivering Corneal Services.
• Ability to lead and supervise optometric teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Optometry in developing and delivering high quality Optometric care across Corneal Ophthalmology services.
• Provide clinical leadership and oversee coordination of staff within their area.
• Take operational responsibility for Optometric Corneal services and ensure targets are met.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise service delivery and resources.
• Deliver training and development for staff and supervise pre-registration optometrists and students.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

Communication

Education

BSc (Hons) in Optometry (2:1 or above)

GOC registration

MCOptom or equivalent

Job description

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is seeking a Principal Optometrist (Coordinator of Optometric Clinical Services in the Corneal Service) to lead clinical care and service development within Corneal Ophthalmology.

The role requires expert corneal optometry knowledge, strategic leadership, and hands-on management of staff across multiple sites. Independent prescribing and teaching duties are included.