Term-Time Optometrist for Special Schools

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GBP 44,000 - 48,000

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27 hours ago
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Job summary

SeeAbility is seeking a Sessional Optometrist to provide specialist eye care in Thames Valley schools during term time. The role visits the same schools regularly, with some coverage of additional sites, and includes full specialist training on appointment.

The position offers term-time only hours, bank/annualised contracts, and a supportive environment in a leading eye care charity serving people with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

  • 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, orthoptists, ophthalmologists, GPs and paediatricians, SLTs, OTs and physio/education 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 and NHS IG Toolkit
  • Report and investigate incidents, near misses, or safeguarding concerns
  • Adhere to infection control, health and 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

Job description

SeeAbility is seeking a Sessional Optometrist to provide specialist eye care in Thames Valley schools during term time. The role visits the same schools regularly, with some coverage of additional sites, and includes full specialist training on appointment.

The position offers term-time only hours, bank/annualised contracts, and a supportive environment in a leading eye care charity serving people with diverse needs.

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