Job summary
There are so
many reasons to join our team at Sunderland Eye Infirmary. Aside from our
fantastic staff, we have lots of exciting things going on. Our plans for our
Eye Hospital in Sunderland are taking shape and will be our new home, with work
due to start later this year. The new hospital means Sunderland will remain
home to the regions only dedicated standalone eye hospital. It will strengthen
our excellent reputation across the NHS, both regionally and nationally as a
centre of excellence for ophthalmology care.
We endeavour to
keep discovering new and better treatments. As one of the few specialist eye
hospitals in the country, research and using developing technology is a key
part of our work. We encourage innovation and research in everything we do.
There is always something to get involved in. If you share our vision for
'excellence in all that we do', wed love you to join us!
We are looking
for 2.86.wte experienced optometrists to join our expanding team to undertake
advanced clinical roles in e.g. Medical Retina, Cataract, Glaucoma and
Emergency Department. A wide range of specialist core clinical roles would also
be expected i.e. adult and paediatric refraction, medical contact lenses (including
sclerals), low vision rehabilitation and participation in clinical research
trials
Full clinical
and financial support will be given to develop skills in extended clinical
roles with the opportunity to obtain e.g. College of Optometrists Postgraduate
Higher Qualifications
Main duties of the job
To
undertake a lead role in the delivery of a broad range of highly specialist
core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care for
Sunderland Eye Infirmary and its outreach clinics. This would include
diagnostic refraction, independent management of highly complex specialist medical
contact lenses and low vision rehabilitation.
To work as
independent practitioner and to work autonomously as part of multi-disciplinary
team, providing an extensive range of advanced optometric services to the
highest standards of quality and care.
To undertake a
significant caseload involving advanced highly specialist extended clinical
roles in e.g. Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Cataract, Emergency Department and
optometric management of children with wide ranging learning disabilities.
To ensure that the patient is the central focus
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
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Working as
an Advanced Specialist Optometrist, provide a prompt response to calls from
colleagues, prioritising importance and clinical need.
-
Manage own
caseload to include assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within
defined parameters and training.
-
To
actively prepare and undertake teaching and training of students attending the
department.
-
Provide
immediate care management of patients including communication of plan to
patients and significant others.
-
Review and
refer to appropriate person, e.g. Consultant Ophthalmologist.
-
Liaise
with Eye Clinic Liaison Officer for patients with untreatable sight loss
-
Provide
specialist education and training at post-graduate level to qualified and
pre-registration Optometrists and other multiple disciplines in Ophthalmology.
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To
undertake administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head, or Deputy
Head of Optometry.
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Personal
commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and continuing
education in order to fulfil all requirements to work within complex advanced
extended clinical roles.
-
To
undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area and participate
in in on-going clinical trials.
-
To comply with the
STSFTs vision, values and behavioural compact.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
-
Working as
an Advanced Specialist Optometrist, provide a prompt response to calls from
colleagues, prioritising importance and clinical need.
-
Manage own
caseload to include assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within
defined parameters and training.
-
To
actively prepare and undertake teaching and training of students attending the
department.
-
Provide
immediate care management of patients including communication of plan to
patients and significant others.
-
Review and
refer to appropriate person, e.g. Consultant Ophthalmologist.
-
Liaise
with Eye Clinic Liaison Officer for patients with untreatable sight loss
-
Provide
specialist education and training at post-graduate level to qualified and
pre-registration Optometrists and other multiple disciplines in Ophthalmology.
-
To
undertake administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head, or Deputy
Head of Optometry.
-
Personal
commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) and continuing
education in order to fulfil all requirements to work within complex advanced
extended clinical roles.
-
To
undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area and participate
in in on-going clinical trials.
-
To comply with the
STSFTs vision, values and behavioural compact.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Specialist medical contact lens experience
- Low vision rehabilitation experience
- Management experience
- Previous clinical experience in chosen specialist area e.g. glaucoma
- Experience of teaching in Optometry
- Previous demonstrable Hospital Eye Service experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice at a level comparable to a senior ophthalmic specialist trainee (OST) ophthalmology doctor including clinical history taking; ocular examination skills
- Ability to autonomously undertake a comprehensive range of highly complex hospital optometry core specialist services including: diagnostic refraction, specialist medical contact lens, low visual aids for patients or all ages (including those with wide ranging learning disabilities)
- Ability to undertake audit of personal and others data
- Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to undertake advanced extended clinical extended clinical role in chosen areas of specialist clinical practice e.g. glaucoma
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills including effective report writing
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative and make independent clinical decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Change management skills and involvement in project work. Willingness to implement change where necessary
- Ability to work with patients of all ages but in particular young children (often with learning disabilities) and the elderly
- Courteous at all times with patients with excellent chairside manner
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Ability to undertake further training in order to practice advanced extended clinical roles
- To assist in the training of basic optical skills to nurses
- To independently undertake supervision of pre-registration optometrists and other students attending clinics in observational capacities
Physical Skills
Essential
- Significant levels of dexterity precision and speed, requiring significant levels of hand eye and sensory co-ordination
- Able to maintain significant levels of concentration for long periods
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working patterns
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willing to work in outreach clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Optometry
- Registered with General Optical Council (GOC)
- Postgraduate College of Optometrists Qualification Independent Prescribing DipTp(IP) or willingness to work towards and successfully complete within 5 years of appointment
Desirable
- Member/ Fellow of The College of Optometrists
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Specialist medical contact lens experience
- Low vision rehabilitation experience
- Management experience
- Previous clinical experience in chosen specialist area e.g. glaucoma
- Experience of teaching in Optometry
- Previous demonstrable Hospital Eye Service experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to practice at a level comparable to a senior ophthalmic specialist trainee (OST) ophthalmology doctor including clinical history taking; ocular examination skills
- Ability to autonomously undertake a comprehensive range of highly complex hospital optometry core specialist services including: diagnostic refraction, specialist medical contact lens, low visual aids for patients or all ages (including those with wide ranging learning disabilities)
- Ability to undertake audit of personal and others data
- Competent IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to undertake advanced extended clinical extended clinical role in chosen areas of specialist clinical practice e.g. glaucoma
- Evidence of excellent communication and interpersonal skills including effective report writing
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative and make independent clinical decisions
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Change management skills and involvement in project work. Willingness to implement change where necessary
- Ability to work with patients of all ages but in particular young children (often with learning disabilities) and the elderly
- Courteous at all times with patients with excellent chairside manner
Desirable
- Counselling skills
- Ability to undertake further training in order to practice advanced extended clinical roles
- To assist in the training of basic optical skills to nurses
- To independently undertake supervision of pre-registration optometrists and other students attending clinics in observational capacities
Physical Skills
Essential
- Significant levels of dexterity precision and speed, requiring significant levels of hand eye and sensory co-ordination
- Able to maintain significant levels of concentration for long periods
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working patterns
- Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Willing to work in outreach clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Optometry
- Registered with General Optical Council (GOC)
- Postgraduate College of Optometrists Qualification Independent Prescribing DipTp(IP) or willingness to work towards and successfully complete within 5 years of appointment
Desirable
- Member/ Fellow of The College of Optometrists
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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