Paediatric Highly Specialist Optometrist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking eye care team as a Paediatric Highly Specialist Optometrist. This role offers the chance to provide essential optometry services to children, working closely with a dedicated Orthoptic team. You will be responsible for making patient-centered decisions, delivering high-quality care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals. If you are passionate about paediatric eye care and thrive in a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young patients.

Qualifications

• Degree in Optometry and Optometric Registration are essential.
• Experience with paediatric patients, especially those with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality optometry services for paediatric patients.
• Make clinical decisions independently and manage complex cases.

Skills

Paediatric Optometry

Clinical Decision Making

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Degree in Optometry

Optometric Registration

Job description

Paediatric Highly Specialist Optometrist

Job Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking eye care team comprising 4 Orthoptists and 6 Consultant Ophthalmologists.

We are seeking a highly specialist Optometrist to provide paediatric optometry services within BCUHB West. The post holder will collaborate with the Orthoptic team at Ysbyty Gwynedd to deliver specialist paediatric eye care and provide expert optometric advice to paediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities include undertaking detailed refraction, fundus and media checks, and prescribing suitable spectacles. The role requires making patient-centered management decisions, especially in cases where patients cannot cooperate fully. The post involves planning and implementing treatment plans with Orthoptists based on clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice, following departmental guidelines.

Main duties:

• Deliver high-quality optometry services in line with professional guidelines, including paediatric optometry and joint Orthoptic/Optometry clinics.
• Assess complex orthoptic cases referred from Orthoptists and manage their care throughout treatment.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner, making clinical decisions independently.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; applications from Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome.

Working for our organization

If you enjoy challenges, have a passion for helping others, or seek a new start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment aligned with our values and 'Proud to Lead' framework. We promote equality and diversity, welcoming applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

Regularly check your email for correspondence related to your application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably.

Detailed Job Description and Person Specification

For detailed information, refer to the attached documents or click 'apply now' on TRAC.

Qualifications

• Degree in Optometry
• Optometric Registration
• Paediatric experience, including complex needs

Desirable:

• NHS experience

Experience

• Post-qualification experience working in a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of CPD
• Good time management skills

Values

• Knowledge of BCU values, care, and compassion

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working under pressure
• Computer literacy

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Welsh

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare