Special Schools Optometrist — Term-Time Only

SeeAbility; Reading; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

SeeAbility invites applications for an Optometrist to deliver specialised eye care within SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team across Thames Valley during school term times. You will visit the same schools regularly, with occasional coverage of additional schools and receive comprehensive specialist training on appointment.

This highly autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement, strong communication with children with complex needs and with parents, and collaboration with

Aufgaben

• 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
• Work closely with: Orthoptists and ophthalmologists
• Work closely with: GPs and paediatricians
• Work closely with: Speech & Language Therapists
• Work closely with: Occupational and Physiotherapists
• Work closely with: Educational and social care professionals
• Promote interdisciplinary cooperation to enhance patient‑centred care
• Complete SeeAbility City, St George’s University Eyecare Training
• Complete 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, NHS Information Governance 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
• Transporting specialist equipment between school sites
• High levels of concentration for prolonged periods (2-3+ hours)
• Managing interruptions and challenging behaviours
• Emotional resilience when discussing permanent visual loss

Jobbeschreibung

SeeAbility invites applications for an Optometrist to deliver specialised eye care within SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team across Thames Valley during school term times. You will visit the same schools regularly, with occasional coverage of additional schools and receive comprehensive specialist training on appointment.

This highly autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement, strong communication with children with complex needs and with parents, and collaboration with