Specialist Optometrist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a Specialist Optometrist to join their dynamic Optometry Team. This role offers the chance to work in specialist clinics and extended ophthalmology roles, providing essential services such as complex refraction and medical contact lenses. Located in beautiful East Sussex, just an hour from London, this position emphasizes professional development and teamwork. Enjoy a supportive environment with training opportunities and a range of benefits, including NHS pension and on-site facilities. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

NHS Pension

On-site Nurseries

Staff Restaurants

On-site Accommodation

Psychological Support

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration is mandatory.
• Experience in delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist clinics for medical contact lenses and low vision.
• Participate in extended roles in ophthalmology like AMD and glaucoma.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Optometry Qualification

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-registration Optometry Qualification

Job description

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Job Overview

We are seeking a Specialist Optometrist to work in both specialist clinics and extended roles within ophthalmology. The successful candidate will provide a broad range of highly skilled core and specialised services.

Location and Team

Enjoy working in East Sussex with access to beaches and countryside, just over an hour from London. Join our friendly Optometry Team, which includes 13 optometrists serving Eastbourne District General Hospital, Bexhill Hospital, and Conquest Hospital. We support training and development at all career levels.

Department and Services

Our department is heavily involved with ophthalmology clinics, working closely with consultant ophthalmologists, junior doctors, orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, nurses, and dispensing opticians. Services include low vision, complex refraction, and medical contact lenses.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist clinics (medical contact lenses, refraction, low vision)
• Participate in extended ophthalmology roles (e.g., AMD, glaucoma, cataract, injections)
• Flexibility in specific duties based on current needs

Candidate Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team focus
• Drive to deliver high-quality patient care
• Current GOC registration
• Post-registration optometry qualification and experience

Training and Benefits

Training provided; open to community optometrists interested in hospital work. Benefits include staff development, NHS pension, on-site nurseries, staff restaurants, on-site accommodation, psychological support, and onsite parking (£50).

Additional Information

For informal visits or further details, contact Helen Peregrine, Principal Optometrist, at [e-mail] or 0300 131 4402.