Job summary
An opportunity to work in a busy Ophthalmology service at Queen's Medical Centre, within a multi-disciplinary team including medical, nursing, orthoptic and imaging colleagues in delivering a full range of sub-speciality services.
If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated optometrist, with good communication skills and the ability to be adaptable to the changing needs of the department, you will enjoy the opportunity to work within our optometry team undertaking a varied caseload.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and some extended role services to the highest standards of quality and care.
To work as an autonomous practitioner providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from pre-term babies to the elderly and those who have varying communication skills.
To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meet the changing needs of the Directorate and other outside agencies.
To undertake clinical audit and research in line with departmental requirement's
To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology (ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses, Orthoptist and other health professionals) visiting the Optometry Department.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Optometry 2:2 or better
- GOC registration
- AOP membership
Desirable
- HSD diabetic screening/City and Guilds equivalent/
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in hospital based optometric practice
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric refraction, low vision and contact lens
Additional skills
Essential
- Significant organisational skills
- Effective time management skills
- Remains calm under pressure
General requirements
Essential
- Able to work extended hours (7am to 7pm) and at weekends
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work under own initiative or as a team member
- Reflective practitioner
- IT literate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Optometry 2:2 or better
- GOC registration
- AOP membership
Desirable
- HSD diabetic screening/City and Guilds equivalent/
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in hospital based optometric practice
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience in paediatric refraction, low vision and contact lens
Additional skills
Essential
- Significant organisational skills
- Effective time management skills
- Remains calm under pressure
General requirements
Essential
- Able to work extended hours (7am to 7pm) and at weekends
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work under own initiative or as a team member
- Reflective practitioner
- IT literate
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).