Specialist Optometrist

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Optometrist at The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust. The role involves providing specialized eye care services, working alongside experienced clinicians, and developing clinical skills in various areas of optometry. This is a 12-month fixed-term position covering maternity leave. Applicants should be enthusiastic and experienced, with opportunities to work in multiple clinics.

Qualifications

• GOC registered as qualified Optometrist.
• Participation in local eye health shared care scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of core and highly specialised services.
• Manage complex cases independently and provide clinical advice.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Clinical Skills

Education

BSc (Hons) Optometry

MSc Optometry

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Specialist Optometrist

The closing date is 21 May 2025

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

This post is a 12 month fixed term post to cover maternity leave. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Optometrist who is keen to develop their clinical skills in core Optometry and progress their specialist clinical interest in areas such as Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Intravitreal injections & Laser. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a range of core and specialist clinics, working alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists and other Specialist Optometrists & Orthoptists.

The job role will develop around the specific skills and interests of the successful candidate. There are opportunities to work in Paediatric, Cataract, Urgent Eye Care, Glaucoma, Medical Retina Clinics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner who will provide a broad range of core and highly specialised services to support the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments. Procedures involve the use of specialist ophthalmic instrumentation to a high degree of accuracy. Analysis andinterpretation of specialist test results will be necessary to prescribe the appropriate optical appliances and plan or revise individual programmes of patient care.

As a senior clinician, the post holder is expected to be capable of managing complex cases independently and to provide clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues as necessary. The post holder will be required to actively contribute to teaching, audit, clinical governance, anddepartmental administration.

About us

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent or MSc Optometry
• GOC registered as qualified Optometrist
• 2.1 or higher
• Post graduate clinical qualification(s) or working towards further qualifications
• Participation in local eye health shared care scheme such as MECS/OHT monitoring/pre & post cataract assessments

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal & sensitive communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working practices including problem solving skills.
• Excellent clinical skills including competent use of highly complex equipment.
• Significant further training and clinical experience in specialist area.
• Evidence of CPD/audit/research

Experience

• Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in accordance with GOC requirements
• Experience managing minor eye conditions
• Experience in paediatric eye care
• Confident using electronic health records
• Significant post registration with the GOC
• Experience in a surgical setting or hospital work environment
• Working in a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum/pro rata