Hospital Optometrist – Specialist Clinics & Teaching

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Optometrist to join our multidisciplinary eye care team at Calderdale Royal Hospital (Halifax) and Acre Mills Out-patients. Part-time sessions may be available to suit service needs, with opportunities to specialise within the paediatric team.

The role supports teaching of junior doctors, pre-reg Optometrists and Orthoptic undergraduates; a teaching qualification would be desirable.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry
• Registered with GOC
• Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide core and specialist Optometry clinics, including paediatric sessions, on a part-time basis as required.
• Gain specialist experience within a hospital setting by working with the paediatric team.
• Contribute to teaching junior doctors, physician associates and pre-reg Optometrists within the department.

Skills

BSc Ophthalmic Optics

GOC registration

Advanced clinical training

Clinical teaching

Research experience

Education

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry

Registered with GOC

Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualification

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Optometrist to join our multidisciplinary eye care team at Calderdale Royal Hospital (Halifax) and Acre Mills Out-patients. Part-time sessions may be available to suit service needs, with opportunities to specialise within the paediatric team.

The role supports teaching of junior doctors, pre-reg Optometrists and Orthoptic undergraduates; a teaching qualification would be desirable.