Specialist Optometrist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Optometrist specializing in Glaucoma. This role offers the opportunity to provide autonomous Optometry services, delivering high-quality assessments and treatments to patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in clinical audits, and contribute to ongoing professional development. The organization is committed to improving health outcomes and providing excellent care to the community. If you are passionate about Optometry and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience is essential.
• Previous experience in hospital optometry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat a range of conditions using analytical skills.
• Work actively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct clinical audits and pursue professional development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Audits

Welsh Language

Education

BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry

GOC Registration

Advanced Clinical Training

Masters Level Education

Job description

Job summary

To provide Optometry services as an autonomous practitioner in the sub-specialty area of Glaucoma.

To deliver effective, individual, and team-based specialist levels of Optometric investigation and assessment.

Main duties of the job

• Use analytical skills to diagnose and treat a range of conditions as necessary.
• Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake clinical audits and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Operating across 6 hospital sites, we serve over 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale. We focus on local health and care needs and collaborate to develop regional services. We are committed to improving health outcomes, delivering excellent care, and support.

Our mission is 'Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together'. Our vision is to ensure every person has the opportunity to lead a healthy life. Our 10-year strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, aims to make our health services more sustainable through collaboration with the public and workforce.

Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,840 to £53,602 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 001-PST017-0525

Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW

Job description

Full job description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents or available by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Significant post-qualification experience
• Desirable: Previous experience in hospital optometry

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry, GOC registration, advanced clinical training, Masters level education
• Desirable: Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualifications

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For more info, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Employer details

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW

Website: https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/