Optometrist Specialist

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Optometrist to join their dynamic Ophthalmology department. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on providing high-quality, personalized care to the community. The successful candidate will engage in complex refraction, low vision assessments, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to professional development and competitive pay, this opportunity is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in complex refraction and low vision assessments.
• Proactive in teaching and clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ocular examinations for pediatric and adult patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff in ophthalmology clinics.
• Provide advice and support to patients and their families.

Skills

Complex refraction

Low vision assessment

Medical contact lens management

Glaucoma management

AMD assessment

Education

Degree in Optometry

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Optometrist - Band 7

This role is offered on a part-time basis of 15 hours per week. Candidates interested in working part-time are encouraged to apply, and salaries will be pro-rated accordingly.

We have a fantastic opportunity at The Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Optometrist seeking a new challenge within our busy Ophthalmology department. GWH is conveniently located near the A419 and M4, offering quick access to London, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham, and Gloucestershire. It is situated amidst beautiful countryside at the foot of the Marlborough Downs, just south of the Cotswolds.

You will work in a friendly environment where staff pride themselves on supporting each other and delivering high-quality service and care. This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded organization that offers competitive pay rates, training, development opportunities, and benefits. At GWH, our focus is on providing personalized care to the people of Swindon, Wiltshire, and nearby communities, including outpatient clinics, day cases, and inpatient surgeries across the ophthalmology spectrum.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing core services (complex refraction for adults and pediatrics, low vision assessment, medical contact lens management) and extended services (glaucoma, AMD, pre/post operative assessment). You will contribute to the clinical management of patients in collaboration with the ophthalmology team to improve patient care.

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

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - are integral to everything we do. These values guide us towards our vision of delivering seamless services to our community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent, healthier lives.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 249-7129733

Job locations: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Job responsibilities

1. Undertake refractive assessment and ocular examinations for pediatric and adult patients, including those with significant visual loss and communication difficulties.
2. Assess for and dispense low vision aids and contact lenses to patients of all ages.
3. Work in an extended role capacity in glaucoma, AMD, and other ophthalmology clinics alongside medical staff.
4. Collaborate closely with colleagues in optometry, orthoptics, and ophthalmology for optimal patient management.
5. Perform other clinical duties essential to the service's operation.
6. Explain, instruct, motivate, and manage patients and carers during examinations and treatments.
7. Provide advice and support to patients and related parties affected by diagnosis and management.