Specialist Optometrist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Optometrist at a leading hospital trust in Greater London. This role offers the chance to develop clinical skills and work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment. The position is tailored to the candidate's interests, with opportunities in various specialist clinics. Full training will be provided, making it ideal for enthusiastic optometrists looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Experience in core Optometry and specialist areas like Medical Retina, Glaucoma.
• Hospital experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of services supporting Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments.
• Manage complex cases independently and provide expert opinion.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Optometry

Patient Care

Tools

Ophthalmic Instrumentation

Job description

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Optometrist to join the Optometry team at The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

This is a 12-month fixed-term post to cover maternity leave. We seek an enthusiastic and experienced Optometrist eager to develop their clinical skills in core Optometry and advance their specialist clinical interests such as Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Intravitreal injections, & Laser. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will work across core and specialist clinics alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, other Specialist Optometrists, and Orthoptists.

The role will be tailored to the skills and interests of the candidate, with opportunities in Paediatric, Cataract, Urgent Eye Care, Glaucoma, and Medical Retina clinics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner providing a broad range of services supporting Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments. Procedures involve using specialist ophthalmic instrumentation with high precision. Interpretation of test results is essential for prescribing optical appliances and planning patient care.

As a senior clinician, the post holder should manage complex cases independently and provide advice and expert opinion to colleagues. The role also involves teaching, audit, clinical governance, and departmental administration.

Working for your organisation

We aim to provide high-quality, safe care in a supportive environment. By adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and our Trust Values (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted), we strive to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care