Optometrist
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Optometrist at North Devon District Hospital. The post holder will provide a range of core and specialist Optometric services and extended roles, supporting the Ophthalmology clinics at North Devon District Hospital, Bideford Hospital and South Molton Eye Clinic. The post holder will work autonomously in accordance with professional and regulatory body guidelines and codes of practice (The College of Optometrists and General Optical Council) and statutory Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Date posted
04 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata (pay award pending)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-827-7931
Job locations
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Devon District Hospital
Raleigh Park
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
Employer's website
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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