Optometrist

University Hospitals Dorset Nhs Foundation Trust; Poole; Presencial; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology department at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role supports core clinics, contact lens services with therapeutic fittings and paediatric refraction, with on-the-job training and IP qualification support.

The post requires GOC registration. Experience in hospital optometry and paediatric care is desirable; independent prescribing qualification is advantageous.

Qualificações

• GOC Registration is required.
• Experience with contact lens practice, competent in soft and RGP fitting and aftercare.
• On-hospital optometry experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Independent prescribing qualification is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within Ophthalmology.
• Carry out core clinics including first assessments and contact lens services, with paediatric refraction.
• Engage in training and professional development, including IP qualification support.

Conhecimentos

GOC Registration

Contact lens experience

Hospital optometry experience

Formação académica

BSc Optometry

Ferramentas

Excel

Access databases

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic and motivated full or part time Optometrist to join our friendly Ophthalmology department based mainly at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. Part time applications will be considered for a minimum of 1 day per week, so if you would like the challenge of Hospital Optometry and the support of the consultant ophthalmologists to improve your clinical practice this is the role for you.

The clinical workload will involve core clinics including the assessment of new and current patients attending the contact lens optometry service where we provide therapeutic contact lens fittings and aftercare for a wide variety of patients, and include paediatric refraction (both with and without cycloplegia) at RBH and possibly also off-site at our other local hospitals. On the job training and supervision will be provided. Other roles could include specialist clinics utilising IP such as Glaucoma clinics, macula clinics and working in the Eye Emergency Department.

Support to those wanting to undertake their IP qualification will also be considered.

This role requires GOC Registration.

Base Location

UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with a team of five Optometrists, 15 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 8 Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmic technicians and other support staff.

The successful post holder should have a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Experience in contact lens practice is desirable, and previous hospital optometry experience would be advantageous but not essential. An Independent prescribing qualification is again advantageous, but not essential.

About us

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Qualifications

• GOC Registration
• Experience with Contact lens - competent in soft and RGP fitting and aftercare

Desirable

• Experience in complex contact lens work in hospital contact lens clinics
• Experience in scleral contact lenses

Experience

• Experience in paediatric eye care - competent in cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic retinoscopy

Desirable

• Experience in hospital paediatric ophthalmology clinics

Technical Skills Competencies

• Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and prioritisation skills
• Computer literacy particularly working with e.g. excel spreadsheets and access databases including IT Systems

Knowledge

• Experience in full range of optometry roles

Desirable

• Qualifications in extended roles - glaucoma, macula, IP

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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.

Visa and Immigration

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).

UK Visas and Immigration

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).

Professional Registration

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