Optometrist

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Optometrist for a role within their busy Ophthalmology service at Queen's Medical Centre. The successful applicant will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high-quality patient care while having opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Clinical experience in hospital-based optometric practice required.
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver core optometric services and extended role services.
• Provide optometric assessment and management for patients of all ages.
• Participate in clinical audit and research.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

BSc Optometry 2:2 or better

GOC registration

Job description

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Job Summary

An opportunity to work in a busy Ophthalmology service at Queen's Medical Centre, within a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, orthoptic and imaging colleagues in delivering a full range of sub-speciality services.

Job Summary

An opportunity to work in a busy Ophthalmology service at Queen's Medical Centre, within a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, orthoptic and imaging colleagues in delivering a full range of sub-speciality services.

If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated optometrist, with good communication skills and the ability to be adaptable to the changing needs of the department, you will enjoy the opportunity to work within our optometry team undertaking a varied caseload.

Main duties of the job

To deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and some extended role services to the highest standards of quality and care.

To work as an autonomous practitioner providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and those who have varying communication skills.

To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meet the changing needs of the Directorate and other outside agencies.

To undertake clinical audit and research in line with departmental requirement's

To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology (ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses, Orthoptist and other health professionals) visiting the Optometry Department.

About Us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7199542

Job locations

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Optometry 2:2 or better
• GOC registration
• AOP membership
  
  

Desirable

• HSD diabetic screening/City and Guilds equivalent/
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience in hospital based optometric practice
• Evidence of CPD
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in paediatric refraction, low vision and contact lens
  
  

Essential

Additional skills

• Significant organisational skills
• Effective time management skills
• Remains calm under pressure
  
  

General requirements

Essential

• Able to work extended hours (7am to 7pm) and at weekends
  
  

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under own initiative or as a team member
• Reflective practitioner
• IT literate
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work under own initiative or as a team member
• Reflective practitioner
• IT literate
  
  

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queen's Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Optometrists

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