Lead Specialist Optometrist – Hospital Eye Care & Teaching

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist Optometrist (Band 7) in Liverpool. The role involves delivering high-quality specialist eye care services in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for career development and teaching. You will assess and manage patients of all ages and serve as a clinical expert. Previous hospital experience is preferred, but not essential. This position provides the chance to enhance your optometry skills and contribute to patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously providing optometric assessment and management.
• Experience in delivering complex specialist optometric services.
• Registered supervisor for pre-registration optometrists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive range of specialist optometric services.
• Provide autonomous optometric assessment and management of patients.
• Undertake lead clinician roles for specific optometric services.
• Participate in clinical audits and research activities.
• Teach and train at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Skills

Optometric assessment

Complex specialist optometric services

Teaching and training

Education

Relevant optometry qualifications

Job description

A major healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist Optometrist (Band 7) in Liverpool. The role involves delivering high-quality specialist eye care services in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for career development and teaching. You will assess and manage patients of all ages and serve as a clinical expert. Previous hospital experience is preferred, but not essential. This position provides the chance to enhance your optometry skills and contribute to patient care.