Job summary
The ophthalmology service is looking for appropriately trained staff to support clinics and use your skills and experience.
To be successful in your application you will need to demonstrate your knowledge and your dedication to high standards of patient care. You must be a team player with excellent communication skills and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as part of the wider team.
Main duties of the job
The role of a bank Optometrist is to support in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality Ophthalmic care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the optometrist will ensure patients receive the highest level of care, delivered using a holistic, patient-focused approach, while ensuring high standards of documentation are maintained
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://www.eastcheshirehrdirect.nhs.uk . There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Please be aware that this post requires a n Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council.
- BSc (HONS) in Optometry
- Demonstrable further education in specialist optometric/ophthalmology care.
Desirable
- College of Optometrists higher qualifications.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience in hospital optometric practice
- Educated to masters level or equivalent in one or more areas of specialist optometric practice.
Desirable
- Five years post qualification experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent computer skills
- Specialist knowledge of hospital optometry
- To have undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development.
- Competent in all areas of hospital optometry to manage a wide ranging caseload.
Desirable
- Research profile in a specialist area of optometric practice
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to clearly communicate sensitive information to a wide range of patients with varying disabilities and levels of understanding.
- Ability to effectively solve patient queries and minor complaints.
- Ability to break bad news to patients or carers with empathy and understanding.
- Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues to provide continuity of care and smooth running of the optometry service
Desirable
- Ability to use alternate forms of communication e.g. sign language.
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council.
- BSc (HONS) in Optometry
- Demonstrable further education in specialist optometric/ophthalmology care.
Desirable
- College of Optometrists higher qualifications.
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience in hospital optometric practice
- Educated to masters level or equivalent in one or more areas of specialist optometric practice.
Desirable
- Five years post qualification experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent computer skills
- Specialist knowledge of hospital optometry
- To have undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development.
- Competent in all areas of hospital optometry to manage a wide ranging caseload.
Desirable
- Research profile in a specialist area of optometric practice
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to clearly communicate sensitive information to a wide range of patients with varying disabilities and levels of understanding.
- Ability to effectively solve patient queries and minor complaints.
- Ability to break bad news to patients or carers with empathy and understanding.
- Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues to provide continuity of care and smooth running of the optometry service
Desirable
- Ability to use alternate forms of communication e.g. sign language.
Specific Role Requirements
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team worker
- Flexible thinker
- Proactive
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
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
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).
