Optometrist (Glaucoma)

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Community Optometrist interested in Glaucoma care to join an expanding healthcare team in Birmingham. This role involves delivering outpatient eye appointments and requires specific qualifications and patient management skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy a fast-paced environment while ensuring high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma.
• At least 2 years experience in a glaucoma setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services in Glaucoma care and see follow-up patients.
• Conduct additional testing including patient history.

Skills

Patient support

Ocular-Refinement Management

Education

BSC in Optometry

Professional Diploma in Glaucoma

IP Registered

GOC Registered

Job description

A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Tuesday and Thursday only).

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care. Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs:

• Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients
• Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma
• Minor eye conditions
• Patient support and education

The position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent).

Hours: 08:30 - 17:00

Greet Medical Practice - Tuesday

Lordswood Surgery - Thursday

About us

HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.

Job responsibilities

Duties will include the below needs:

• Testing Times

The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following:

• HCA - 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields and Vision examinations
• Optometrist - 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSC in Optometry or equivalent
• Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma
• IP Registered
• Professional/statutory registration
• GOC Registered

Experience

• Hospital setting or community-based experience
• Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per day)

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.