Optometrist

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Westminster seeks an experienced Clinical Optometrist to support various specialties in the paediatric Ophthalmology department. The ideal candidate will excel in complex optometric procedures and effectively communicate with children and their families. This role offers the opportunity for teaching, research, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Optometrist with paediatric and hospital experience.
• Ability to carry out complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures.
• Caring and sensitive approach to working with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain service administration and handle delegated tasks.
• Provide advanced Optometric support within the Uveitis clinic.
• Communicate sensitive issues to patients and parents.
• Teach and train at post-graduate level.
• Research in relevant Optometric areas.

Skills

Experience with children

Complex optometric procedures

Effective communication

Education

Optometry degree

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team in our new Sight & Sound Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will be required to provide extended role optometric support in a variety of specialties within the busy Paediatric Ophthalmology department, including Corneal, Retinal, Neuro-ophthalmology and Complex Paediatric clinics, as well as contact lens and low vision clinics. The post also includes involvement in the research carried out in the department. We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with paediatric and hospital experience who can carry out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures. You must have experience of working with children, have a caring, sensitive approach and enjoy working within a team.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the administration required to maintain the service as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by the line manager
• Working both individually and as a member of the Ophthalmic team to provide advanced Optometric and Ophthalmological support within the Uveitis clinic
• To undertake a wide range of complex clinical services as an extended role paediatric optometrist
• Discussing and informing patients and parents of highly complex and sensitive issues relating to their eye condition and treatment thereof
• To provide some teaching and training at post-graduate level to a multi-discipline team
• Possible research into relevant Optometric and Ophthalmological areas both individually and as part of the team
• To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team
• Liaising with external professionals and services involved with the child
• Providing both verbal and written support to parents
• Maintaining accurate records

Work Environment and Equality

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust\'s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.