Job summary
Job Title-Senior Optometrist
Hours per week-37.5 Hours per week
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary -£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Closing Date: 2nd August 2024
Interview Date: TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
Specialist Optometrist
Provide highly complex information to Consultant and non-medical colleagues, using the highest level of communication skills e.g. multi-disciplinary case discussions.o Communicate sensitive and highly complex information tailored to the needs of the patient/carers.o Provide detailed explanation and clear advice to patients, parents and carers. This often involves providing and receiving sensitive and contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, empathetic and re-assurance skills are required.o To overcome barriers to understanding due to age, race, medical conditions or otherlearning difficulties, a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills will be used.o Liaise with Orthoptic, Medical, Nursing and Administrative staff within GEH, along with GPs, Optometrists and professionals from outside the Trust.o Undertake a range of highly complex optometric clinical and specialist investigative procedures in order to diagnose and formulate treatment plans.o Ability to analyse and interpret complex optometric and ophthalmological test results, make decisions on prescribing appliances independently or in consultation with Consultant Ophthalmologists and Orthoptists
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As per the job description and Person Spec including;
- To undertake specific duties as delegated by the ophthalmology Lead Optometrist and or Operational Manager, including responsibility for stock control, collection and collation of clinical data.
- Issue HES vouchers, where appropriate, for optical appliances to be made up at the Optometric practice of choice.
- Represent the Department/Profession at local and regional meetings as requested by Line Managers.
- Provide overall optometric advice to patients, parents and carers and explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effect
Job description
Job responsibilities
As per the job description and Person Spec including;
- To undertake specific duties as delegated by the ophthalmology Lead Optometrist and or Operational Manager, including responsibility for stock control, collection and collation of clinical data.
- Issue HES vouchers, where appropriate, for optical appliances to be made up at the Optometric practice of choice.
- Represent the Department/Profession at local and regional meetings as requested by Line Managers.
- Provide overall optometric advice to patients, parents and carers and explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effect
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, clinical placement plus advanced clinical training and experience to Master's level or equivalent.
- Significant post Pre-Registration experience.
- Experience of testing children and additional learning needs patients.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of training and formally supervising staff.
- Experience working in hospital eye services.
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- GOC Registered Optometrist.
Desirable
- GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration.
- MSc in Clinical Optometry or College of Optometrists Higher Qualification in glaucoma.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed organisational / administrative skills.
- Good written and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Adaptable.
- Good negotiator.
- Willingness to undergo further development.
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through Degree, clinical placement plus advanced clinical training and experience to Master's level or equivalent.
- Significant post Pre-Registration experience.
- Experience of testing children and additional learning needs patients.
- Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Experience of training and formally supervising staff.
- Experience working in hospital eye services.
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- GOC Registered Optometrist.
Desirable
- GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration.
- MSc in Clinical Optometry or College of Optometrists Higher Qualification in glaucoma.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed organisational / administrative skills.
- Good written and communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Diplomatic.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Adaptable.
- Good negotiator.
- Willingness to undergo further development.
Other
Essential
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).
