Hospital Specialist Optometrist: Expand Ophthalmic Scope

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a motivated Specialist Optometrist to join its Optometry service. The role involves undertaking a range of specialist optometry services, including refraction and collaboration with Consultants. This position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, pro rata.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave on commencement

NHS discounts

Staff health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• GOC registration is required for this position.
• Candidates should be educated to a Master's level or equivalent.
• Higher qualifications in optometry are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of optometry services including refraction and management.
• Provide extended specialist role services in collaboration with Consultants.
• Partner with the orthotic department for pediatric care.

Skills

Clinical techniques relevant to hospital optometry services

Understanding of the roles of the ophthalmic professions

General ophthalmic knowledge and understanding of ocular disease

Understanding of community ophthalmology management schemes

Specialist knowledge of investigation and imaging techniques

Education

GOC registered

Educated to Masters level

Working towards higher qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a motivated Specialist Optometrist to join its Optometry service. The role involves undertaking a range of specialist optometry services, including refraction and collaboration with Consultants. This position offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, flexible working options, and a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 annually, pro rata.