Senior Optometrist for Special Schools (Term-Time)

SeeAbility; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

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Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking a Senior Optometrist to deliver specialist eye care in London special schools during term time. The role focuses on child-centred eye examinations, prescribing and mentoring junior clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across multiple school sites, build strong relationships with families and healthcare professionals, and contribute to service improvement and governance to raise standards of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience providing eye care in special school settings.
• Strong clinical skills in eye examination, prescribing and clinical decision-making.
• Experience adapting clinical approaches to meet communication, sensory and behavioural needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding principles and how to raise concerns in line with policy.
• Experience maintaining accurate and timely clinical records.
• Understanding of clinical governance, quality assurance and safe clinical practice.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain clinical information clearly and accessibly.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider multidisciplinary team.
• Practical, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and continuous service improvement.
• Willingness to maintain and further develop clinical knowledge and specialist skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist eye examinations for children in special schools.
• Undertake complex clinical assessments, prescribing and clinical decision-making.
• Manage clinic sessions to maximise access and provide child-centred care.
• Produce clear reports outlining visual needs and recommendations.
• Make referrals to health professionals and specialist services when required.
• Support spectacle provision and positive outcomes with dispensing colleagues.
• Help deliver clinics across multiple school sites.
• Build relationships with schools, families and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service improvement and quality projects.
• Share best practice and support data collection.
• Work flexibly within school environments to meet pupil needs.

Skills

Special school eye care

Clinical governance

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

SeeAbility is seeking a Senior Optometrist to deliver specialist eye care in London special schools during term time. The role focuses on child-centred eye examinations, prescribing and mentoring junior clinicians within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work across multiple school sites, build strong relationships with families and healthcare professionals, and contribute to service improvement and governance to raise standards of care.