Glaucoma Practitioner Optometrist/Orthoptist/Nurse

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Glaucoma Practitioner to manage stable glaucoma patients and co-manage complex cases. Candidates should have a degree in Optometry, possess relevant registrations, and be experienced in a hospital glaucoma setting. The role includes mentoring staff and ensuring high standards of care. Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience including working in glaucoma clinics.
• Experience of training junior staff and students.
• Audit and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and care for stable glaucoma patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and formulate treatment plans.
• Mentor other professionals in the service.

Skills

Clinical skills

Autonomous working

Time management

Experience in glaucoma clinics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Optometry or equivalent

Registered on the General Optical Council (GOC)

Independent prescribing certification

Tools

Epic

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Glaucoma Practitioner Optometrist/Orthoptist/Nurse

The closing date is 13 August 2025

This position requires the applicant to have exemplary clinical skills and is able to autonomously manage and care for stable patients as well as co managing complex glaucoma patients within a hospital setting.

You will be seeing a wide range of patients such as new, post operative, treatment concordance, phasing, and follow up patients.

The Glaucoma Service is comprised of Glaucoma Consultants, Doctors, Specialised Glaucoma Practitioners, (Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists), Ophthalmic Technicians and Perimetrists assigned to glaucoma clinics in conjunction with the glaucoma consultants.

Guy's and St. Thomas' ophthalmology unit offers a specialist referral service for patients, an ophthalmic Accident and Emergency and an established diabetic eye screening service. We regularly participate in CPD Audit and research.

Guy's and St Thomas' is situated in central London with all the benefits of a modern European Capital. We also have crche facilities.

Applicants must have a Healthcare degree and be registered with the appropriate bodies and must have advanced knowledge and skills in managing glaucoma patients. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.

For informal enquires please contact Carolyn Ford via email [e-mail] ( Glaucoma Nurse Specialist)

Closing date: 4th of August 2025

Interview date : 3rd of September 2025

Main duties of the job

This position requires the applicant to have exemplary clinical skills and is able to autonomously manage and care for stable patients as well as co managing complex glaucoma patients within a hospital/community setting.

You will be seeing a wide range of patients such as new, post operative, treatment concordance, phasing, and follow up patients.

The Glaucoma Service is comprised of Glaucoma Consultants, Doctors, Specialised Glaucoma Practitioners, (Nurses, Optometrists, Orthoptists), Ophthalmic Technicians and Perimetrists assigned to glaucoma clinics in conjunction with the glaucoma consultants.

Guy's and St. Thomas' ophthalmology unit offers a specialist referral service for patients, an ophthalmic Accident and Emergency and an established diabetic eye screening service. We regularly participate in CPD Audit and research.

Guy's and St Thomas' is situated in central London with all the benefits of a modern European Capital. We also have crche facilities.

Applicants must have a Healthcare degree and be registered with the appropriate bodies and must have advanced knowledge and skills in managing glaucoma patients. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage. The job would be subject to criminal records check, references and a health check.

For informal enquires please contact Carolyn Ford

Closing date: 4th of August 2025

Interview date : 3rd of September 2025

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth, Clapham and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

You may be required to work in our community clinic Minnie Kidd House Clapham

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth, Clapham and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

Job responsibilities

To be able to work as an autonomous glaucoma practitioner as part of the glaucoma care team, referring to service protocols set at GSTT in accordance with NICE guidelines.

To provide appropriate care within specialist glaucoma clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans.

To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment

To regularly review glaucoma policies and implement changes with the head of Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist.

Liaise with Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist regarding any problems with service delivery.

To be responsible for administration associated with the glaucoma service. To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times on open eyes.

To be responsible for the safe keeping and maintenance of all equipment belonging to the service, including calibration of devices.

Act as a mentor for other professionals within the service and maintain a high standard of professional care and expertise.

To undertake a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including, goldmann tonometry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, and optic disc assessment, and interpretation of automated perimetry and OCT scans of optic nerves/macular imaging to ascertain a glaucoma diagnosis and assess stability of the condition and formulate a management plan.

To be able to select the appropriate ophthalmic tests for each patient

To assess patient results and act when they show instability or new clinical signs

Person Specification

Qualification and Knowledge

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry or equivalent qualification
• Registered on the General Optical Council (GOC) NMC or HCPC
• Independent prescribing certification and registration

Experience

• Significant post-registration experience including working in glaucoma clinics in a hospital setting
• Experience of training and supporting junior staff, staff and students
• Has presentation skills/experience- computer skills powerpoint, Excel and Outlook
• Audit and research experience
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance and trust valves
• Experience of working as part of a team, uni-professional and multiprofessional

Skills

• Clinical skills - able to perform goldmann applanation tonometry Pachymetry gonioscopy Optic disc assessment with volk lens
• Autonomous working and use of initiative, guided by NICE/Glaucoma ophthalmology guidelines
• Time management skills with ability to organize, plan and prioritise workload
• Ability to analyse OCT scans and visual fields and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialist care plans
• experience using Epic

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearp.a inc HCA (pro-rata)