Special School Optometrist – Term-Time Impact in London

SeeAbility; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

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Résumé du poste

SeeAbility is seeking an Optometrist to deliver specialist eye care in London special schools during term time. You will visit the same schools regularly and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality eye care for children with complex needs.

This autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement and excellent communication, with full training provided and term-time or bank contracts available.

Responsabilités

• Deliver specialist eye care in line with NHS England Special School Eye Care Service Specifications
• Manage an independent caseload using evidence-based practice
• Make complex clinical decisions
• Refer appropriately to ophthalmologists, orthoptists, GPs and other healthcare professionals
• Use and handle specialist equipment with a high level of technical skill
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with children with complex needs
• Deliver information to parents and carers, often despite communication barriers
• Liaise directly with parents, carers, and schools (using secure NHS mail and GDPR-compliant systems)
• Produce written clinical reports within 5 working days for parents, schools, and professionals
• Work closely with Dispensing Opticians, Orthoptists and ophthalmologists, GPs and paediatricians
• Promote interdisciplinary cooperation to enhance patient-centred care
• Complete SeeAbility City, St George’s University Eyecare Training and mandatory organisational SeeAbility training
• Deliver annual training sessions to assigned schools where possible
• Participate in clinical audit and service improvement initiatives
• Participate in risk assessments with the service manager
• In time, mentor new team members
• Attend at least three SeeAbility team meetings per year
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with Data Protection Act and NHS IG Toolkit
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, or safeguarding concerns
• Adhere to infection control, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
• Maintain CPD and stay up to date with developments in eye health, disability and legislation
• Uphold SeeAbility’s values

Description du poste

SeeAbility is seeking an Optometrist to deliver specialist eye care in London special schools during term time. You will visit the same schools regularly and work with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality eye care for children with complex needs.

This autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement and excellent communication, with full training provided and term-time or bank contracts available.