Senior Optometrist - Glaucoma & Retina Specialist

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Optometrist (Band 7) to join the Eye Unit in Bath. You will manage complex cases, provide expert opinion to colleagues, and contribute to teaching and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

GOC registration and substantial post-registration hospital experience are essential; higher qualifications in glaucoma/independent prescribing are advantageous, with training support available.

Qualifications

• Must be registered Optometrist with GOC registration.
• Significant post-registration hospital optometry experience.
• Higher qualifications in glaucoma/independent prescribing advantageous with training supported.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases independently as a senior clinician.
• Provide clinical advice and expert opinion to optometric and medical colleagues.
• Teach and supervise students, optometry technicians, nursing and medical staff as needed.

Skills

Registered Optometrist

Higher Qualifications

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Optometrist (Band 7) to join the Eye Unit in Bath. You will manage complex cases, provide expert opinion to colleagues, and contribute to teaching and supervision within a multidisciplinary team.

GOC registration and substantial post-registration hospital experience are essential; higher qualifications in glaucoma/independent prescribing are advantageous, with training support available.