Job summary
Did you miss out on a hospital pre-reg but remain keen to work in hospital eye care? Are you eager to develop a career in hospital optometry but not sure how to get the experience needed to apply? Come on board as our Resident Optometrist and learn all you need to know to become a specialist hospital optometrist.
Job summary
Resident Optometrists receive specialist training in conducting a broad range of hospital optometry and ophthalmology clinics. In addition, you will be introduced to clinical teaching, audit, research and management. No experience in hospital optometry is necessary.
You will have completed your pre-registration period.
As Resident Optometrist, you will be supported to complete additional professional training such as College certificates in medical retina, glaucoma and independent prescribing.
Main duties of the job
- Provide hospital optometry clinical services using sound theoretical and practical knowledge. Optometry services include low vision, specialist refraction and paediatric refraction services.
- Perform precise clinical techniques such as pachymetry, contact tonometry, slip-lamp examination, visual fields & imaging test.
- Work closely with consultant ophthalmologists to provide specialist care and in close association with all optometrists, medical, orthoptic, nursing and administrative staff to ensure a high standard care for all patients.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 19th September 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 7th September 2023
Interviews are due to be held on 19th September 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) Optometry degree
- College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration complete
- General Optical Council registration
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing a range of ophthalmic conditions
- Experience working with adult and paediatric patients
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of ocular therapeutics
- Working knowledge of community optometry pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of visual assessment and investigation techniques used in hospital services
- Knowledge of the different approaches to refractive management in children
- Knowledge of essential aspects of low vision assessment and rehabilitation
- Broad understanding of the management of conditions such as macular disease, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy within hospital services
Desirable
- Knowledge of ocular therapeutics
- Working knowledge of community optometry pathways
Skills
Essential
- Ability to convey bad news in a sensitive manner
- Ability to work independently and use initiative where appropriate, recognising limitations of ability
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Accurate written communication skills for writing clinical case notes and reports
- Good attention to detail
- Fine motor skills e.g., handling of diagnostic lenses
- IT skills -use of Word, Excel. Ability to adapt to using electronic patient records
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex clinical information in a range of situations including where there may be barriers to understanding
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. (Hons) Optometry degree
- College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration complete
- General Optical Council registration
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing a range of ophthalmic conditions
- Experience working with adult and paediatric patients
- Experience working as part of a team
Desirable
- Knowledge of ocular therapeutics
- Working knowledge of community optometry pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of visual assessment and investigation techniques used in hospital services
- Knowledge of the different approaches to refractive management in children
- Knowledge of essential aspects of low vision assessment and rehabilitation
- Broad understanding of the management of conditions such as macular disease, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy within hospital services
Desirable
- Knowledge of ocular therapeutics
- Working knowledge of community optometry pathways
Skills
Essential
- Ability to convey bad news in a sensitive manner
- Ability to work independently and use initiative where appropriate, recognising limitations of ability
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Accurate written communication skills for writing clinical case notes and reports
- Good attention to detail
- Fine motor skills e.g., handling of diagnostic lenses
- IT skills -use of Word, Excel. Ability to adapt to using electronic patient records
Desirable
- Ability to communicate complex clinical information in a range of situations including where there may be barriers to understanding
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)