Senior Optometrist - Paediatric & Retina Care

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Specialist Optometrist to join our Ophthalmology team. You will lead advanced optometric assessments within a multidisciplinary service, with a clear focus on paediatric ophthalmology and medical retina, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role involves working closely with consultant ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nursing staff to extend optometric practice, improve access, and

Formación

• Experienced optometrist with advanced specialist clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Commitment to service improvement and high-quality patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Provide refraction (cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic).
• Perform fundoscopy (direct/indirect) and media checks.
• Assess, diagnose and manage paediatric patients.
• Work within a multidisciplinary ophthalmology team.
• Support development of extended optometric practice.

Conocimientos

Advanced optometry

Pediatric ophthalmology

Clinical skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary working

Educación

Optometrist qualification

Descripción del empleo

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Advanced Specialist Optometrist to join our Ophthalmology team. You will lead advanced optometric assessments within a multidisciplinary service, with a clear focus on paediatric ophthalmology and medical retina, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

The role involves working closely with consultant ophthalmologists, orthoptists and nursing staff to extend optometric practice, improve access, and