Job summary
We are transforming our Eye Casualty service to integrate a team of highly Specialist Optometrists within the Ophthalmology department. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic group of Optometrist's who already have independent prescribing as a qualification or Optometrist's who want to further develop and to work in an extended role capacity, with the view to becoming an independent prescribing Optometrist. We welcome newly qualified Optometrists. Funding for independent prescribing qualification will be provided. Banding will be dependent on experience. Training will be provided.
We are ideally looking for full-time applicants. Part-time applications will be considered. For more information please contact zarina.hadadi@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team providing a high level of eye care within the Eye Casualty and Ophthalmology and Optometry services.
This role will also include some core optometry skills as well.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team as well as working autonomously as an Optometrist managing a wide and complex clinical caseload within Optometry and Eye Casualty to include assessment, triaging and managing patients.
- To provide high quality evidence based optometry or Ophthalmological care to diagnose, plan, implement and monitor treatment.
- Please see Job Description attachment
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work within the multi-disciplinary team as well as working autonomously as an Optometrist managing a wide and complex clinical caseload within Optometry and Eye Casualty to include assessment, triaging and managing patients.
- To provide high quality evidence based optometry or Ophthalmological care to diagnose, plan, implement and monitor treatment.
- Please see Job Description attachment
Person Specification
Good Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Optometry and Opthalmology
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in answered questions and application form
- GOC registered qualified optometrist
Desirable
- Experience working in hospital eye casualty
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Good personal skills and awareness
- Additional qualifications
- 2 years experience of hospital optometry
Person Specification
Good Broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Optometry and Opthalmology
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in answered questions and application form
- GOC registered qualified optometrist
Desirable
- Experience working in hospital eye casualty
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Good personal skills and awareness
- Additional qualifications
- 2 years experience of hospital optometry
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).
