Optometrist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking experienced Optometrists to join its team in London, working specifically on diabetic eye disease programs. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively in one of the UK's largest eye screening initiatives while contributing to patient care by grading retinal images and conducting detailed examinations.

Benefits

Comprehensive training offered

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of diabetic eye disease and the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess patients in slit lamp/volk examination clinics.
• Grade patients in the Diabetes Eye Screening Programme.

Skills

Full optometry skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

Nationally recognized qualification in Optometry

MSc module in diabetes

City & Guilds Qualification in Diabetic Retinopathy

Tools

Slit lamp/volk lens

Non mydriatic retinal camera

Job description

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Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Optometrists available to work on two weekdays to join our large team grading retinal images and carrying out slit lamp biomicroscopy / volk examination on people with diabetes in North East London.

Job Summary

We are looking for experienced Optometrists available to work on two weekdays to join our large team grading retinal images and carrying out slit lamp biomicroscopy / volk examination on people with diabetes in North East London.

The post involves working alongside other professionals in the diabetes team in one of the largest eye screening programmes in the country.

Practical knowledge of diabetic eye disease and the National Diabetic Eye Screening Programme will be assessed at interview. The City and Guilds qualification in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening or Health Screening Diploma in Retinal Screening would be an advantage, as would Post Graduate training in Medical Retina.

Further training in the use of specialised grading software, and in grading, will be given to the successful candidates.

Main duties of the job

Some of the main duties of the role are as follows:

To be responsible for independently assessing patients in slit lamp / volk examination clinics.

To take responsibility for the grading of patients seen by technicians in the Diabetes Eye Screening Programme. The grade will be arrived at using the information in retinal images (current and old images) visual acuity, blood pressure and other clinical measurements and a brief patient history (recorded in the eye screening software).

To identify sight threatening eye disease and, where necessary, to make appropriate referrals for treatment.

To take responsibility for the accurate production of written correspondence to both the patient and the patient's G.P. following every consultation.

About Us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year pro rata p.a. incl.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

293-EMRS1-0442

Job locations

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nationally recognized qualification in Optometry or equivalent experience
  
  

Desirable

• MSc module in diabetes
• City & Guilds Qualification in Diabetic Retinopathy
  
  

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Full optometry skills which will include the use of a slit lamp/volk lens
• Excellent written communication skills
  
  

Desirable

• Ability to train and supervise support staff.
• Use of non mydriatic retinal camera
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience and prepared to work within multi-disciplinary team
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience grading retinal images.
  
  

Other

Essential

• Understanding of the Trust values
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Understanding of the Trust values
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare

Homerton Row

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Optometrists

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