Special School Optometrist – Term-Time London

SeeAbility; East London; On-site; ZAR 872,000 - 1,144,000; Part time

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Job summary

SeeAbility is recruiting an Optometrist to join our Special Schools Eye Care Team in London, delivering expert eye care during school terms. You will visit the same schools regularly, with opportunities to cover others as needed, and receive comprehensive training on appointment.

This highly autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement and advanced communication with children who have complex needs. You will collaborate with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, GPs and other specialists to

Qualifications

• Highly autonomous clinical role requiring expert judgement and Advanced communication with children who have complex needs.
• SeeAbility Special Schools Eye Care Team training will be provided.

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 with children with complex needs
• Deliver information to parents and carers, often despite communication barriers
• Liaise 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, Speech & Language Therapists, and other professionals
• Promote interdisciplinary cooperation to enhance patient‑centred care
• Complete training and mandatory organisational training, participate in audits and risk assessments
• Maintain confidential clinical records in line with data protection and information governance
• Uphold SeeAbility’s values
• Attend team meetings and mentor new team members

Job description

SeeAbility is recruiting an Optometrist to join our Special Schools Eye Care Team in London, delivering expert eye care during school terms. You will visit the same schools regularly, with opportunities to cover others as needed, and receive comprehensive training on appointment.

This highly autonomous clinical role requires expert judgement and advanced communication with children who have complex needs. You will collaborate with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, GPs and other specialists to