Sessional Optometrist

SeeAbility; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as a Sessional Optometrist in London, part of an expert team in schools. Responsible for providing specialized eye care to children with complex needs, managing caseloads effectively while adhering to NHS standards. Enjoy competitive pay, a supportive environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Discounts and cashback at shops

Blue Light Card discounts

Employer contributory pension scheme

Paid DBS and renewals

Season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Optometrist with relevant qualifications and registrations required.
• Experience with children who have complex needs is beneficial.
• Ability to document clinical outcomes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist eye care in schools and liaise with parents.
• Manage a caseload and ensure compliance with NHS regulations.
• Participate in training and contribute to clinical excellence.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Decision Making

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Optometry Degree

Registered with GOC

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Role Description

Sessional Optometrist

Location: London School or Schools

Salary: £250 per day + Benefits

Hours: 1 day a week (school term time only)

About SeeAbility

SeeAbility is established as the leading national eye care expert for people with learning disabilities. As a Specialist Registered Charity, it has over 220 years’ experience supporting people with visual impairments, learning disabilities, autism, or complex support needs.

What you bring

To be part of SeeAbility’s NHS England commissioned Special Schools’ Eye Care team in a London school or schools. You will be responsible for regular visits to the same school(s) with a Dispensing Optician partner during school term times only. SeeAbility will provide training to all successful applicants.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Providing specialist eye care and vision information in schools to meet NHS England’s Service Specification.
2. Undertaking SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team training.
3. Communicating appropriately with children who have complex needs.
4. Sharing sensitive information with patients’ relatives or carers, often with barriers to understanding.
5. Managing your caseload using evidence-based practices.
6. Making independent clinical decisions where opinions may differ.
7. Liaising directly with parents and schools, using secure NHS mail and GDPR-compliant methods.
8. Referring children for spectacle correction and providing spectacle dispensing services when needed.
9. Prescribing and advising on eye drops.
10. Demonstrating physical skill in using diagnostic equipment.
11. Collaborating with other agencies and healthcare professionals.
12. Documenting all interactions accurately.
13. Producing written reports of clinical outcomes within 5 working days.
14. Sharing clinical information securely.
15. Referring children for further management when necessary.
16. Transporting equipment between sites.
17. Acting independently in patient management, ensuring safety and infection control.
18. Maintaining good communication with team members.
19. Assisting in risk assessments and mentoring new team members.
20. Participating in team meetings and training.
21. Adhering to health and safety regulations and reporting incidents.
22. Reporting absences promptly.
23. Engaging in personal and professional development.
24. Delivering training sessions annually.
25. Supporting evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
26. Conducting clinical audits.
27. Maintaining IT systems and clinical records securely.
28. Supporting the UK Vision Strategy.
29. Staying updated on developments in eye health and disability legislation.
30. Upholding diversity, confidentiality, and safeguarding policies.
31. Undertaking other duties as instructed.

Our Benefits

• Discounts and cashback at shops, restaurants, and activities
• Blue Light Card discounts
• 10% saving on monthly bus travel
• Competitive pay reviews
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Referral bonus of £600
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans

About The Company

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