Optometrist Specialist

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Swindon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is seeking an experienced Optometrist to join their busy Ophthalmology department. The ideal candidate will provide core and complex optometry services, engaging in patient management along with the ophthalmology team. This role offers flexible working hours, a supportive environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in core and complex refraction for adults and paediatrics.
• Involvement in glaucoma and AMD assessments.
• Proactive in teaching, research, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide optometry services contributing to patient management.
• Lead operational activities within the department.
• Support a collaborative environment with the ophthalmology team.

Job description

Role Overview

The role is to provide core (complex refraction for adults and paediatrics, low vision assessment, medical contact lens management) and extended role (glaucoma, AMD, pre/post operative assessment) optometry services contributing to the clinical management of patients in collaboration with the ophthalmology team in order to improve patient care.

Responsibilities and Opportunities

The successful candidate will be proactive in involvement with teaching, research and audit programmes as well as providing operational leadership within the department.

Our Values

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Working Hours

This role is offered on a full or part time basis subject to a minimum of 15 hours per week to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.

About The Trust

We have a fantastic opportunity at The Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Optometrist looking for a fresh challenge within our busy Ophthalmology department. GWH is located next to the A419 and M4 providing quick commuting links to London, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside sitting at the foot of the Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.

Environment and Benefits

You would be working in a friendly environment where staff pride themselves on supporting each other and delivering the highest quality of service and care. This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation who can offer very competitive pay rates, training and development opportunities, and benefits. At GWH, we are focused on providing the best possible, personalised care to the people of Swindon, Wiltshire and within close proximity to our borders as well as to the wider community. We believe in treating patients as quickly as possible, helping them to get better faster by offering a range of outpatient clinics, day case, and in-patient surgery across the whole Ophthalmology arena.