Senior Optometrist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in the UK seeks a Senior Optometrist to join its dynamic Optometry Team. This role demands collaboration across two sites, engaging in complex optometric services while contributing to training and educational programs. A full-time position is offered with potential part-time consideration.

Benefits

Access to modern facilities

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in adult and pediatric refractions, medical contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation required.
• Must be capable of teaching and training at postgraduate level.
• Willingness to work in a Saturday morning Eye Casualty Triage service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive range of Optometric services across two hospital sites.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Optometrist.
• Support educational programs for pre-registration optometrists and train ophthalmologists and nurses.

Skills

Optometry

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Doctor of Optometry degree

Job description

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We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated Optometrist to join our dynamic Optometry Team at UHCW!

We are seeking an Optometrist with proven experience in core Hospital Optometry services, including adult and paediatric refractions, medical contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation. This position also offers opportunities for advancement into extended roles such as pre- and post-operative cataract management and eye casualty services.

***Please note that a trainee position will be considered if a suitable applicant does not have the experience necessary for a band 7 role. If appointed as a trainee, you will be paid at 75% of the top of band 7 (Annex 21), which equates to £39,606. Expected competencies would take up to 12 -18 months, depending on experience, before progressing to band 7 pay grade if you are appointed as a trainee. Progression to band 7, will only occur once competencies have been met.***

Interviews are scheduled for Monday, 21st July. We look forward to finding the right fit for our team!

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

We are actively seeking applications for the Band 7 Senior Optometrist position to strengthen our Optometry Team at UHCW NHS Trust.

As a vital member of our team, you will collaborate closely with the Principal Optometrist to deliver a comprehensive range of Optometric services, ensuring the highest standards of quality and care across our two hospital sites: UHCW and Rugby St Cross.

You will be engaged in the delivery of highly complex specialist extended role optometric services while also providing a full suite of core optometric services that address the evolving needs of the Directorate and external agencies. In addition, you will take on the critical responsibility of teaching and training at the postgraduate level across multiple disciplines within ophthalmology. Your expertise and leadership will be essential to our success.

We are hiring to a full time position, but would consider part time working at a minimum of 22.5 hours/week (9am - 5pm 3 days) and additional Saturday morning working)

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our educational program for pre-registration optometrists and will actively train ophthalmologists, nurses, and other professionals within our organisation.

Additionally, due to recent changes in service provision, the candidate must be prepared to contribute to the Saturday morning Eye Casualty Triage service.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire LLoyd Job title: Principal Optometrist Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476966516

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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