Principal Optometrist Glaucoma - Bedford
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We are looking for highly skilled and motivated optometrists for three days a week, to support the glaucoma service.
The post will primarily consist of delivering highly specialist clinical care reviewing glaucoma virtual patients.
Applicants must have prior experience working in the hospital glaucoma service and have the relevant higher qualifications from the College of Optometrists or be working towards them (see Person Specification).
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for and personally deliver a wide range of highly specialised optometric care in an advanced extended role requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in glaucoma management across the 3 elements of the Glaucoma service delivery model:
Consultant-Led Clinic
Optometrist - Led Clinic
Remote review (Virtual) Clinic
To be able to be the Clinical Lead Optometrist in the designated clinic and to have overall responsibility for the clinical care of the patients seen in the clinic.
To participate in clinical audit, teaching, research as required
To provide teaching and supervision to registered Optometrists / other clinical staff if required, supporting the Consultant in the supervision and training of junior staff as required.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary excluding High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Date posted
19 July 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£30,571 to £34,409 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
273-DN-5507
Job locations
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHSFT
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer details
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHSFT
Bedford Hospital South Wing
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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