Job summary
This training position provide a unique opportunity for optometrists to gain specialist training in a broad range of hospital optometry. The successful applicants will be offered comprehensive experience in hospital clinical work including complex contact lens (including cosmetic & scleral), LVA, refraction, spectacle dispensing, plus specialist training in medical retina, cataract and glaucoma extended role.
They will also be introduced to clinical teaching, audit, research and management.
By the end of the training the post holders should be ready to apply for a hospital specialist optometrist position.
*Please Note*
This role involves the successful candidate undertaking an Advanced Clinical Practice in Ophthalmology MSc. Candidates that have previously undertaken or have started the programme will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Completion of this hospital optometry training post should prepare you be ready to take a specialist position in the Hospital Eye Service.
You will be offered a comprehensive experience in hospital clinical work and an introduction to teaching, audit, research and management.
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
Salary including 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a wide range of optometric services at City Rd and Moorfields satellites. To work under the clinical supervision of a senior optometrist or ophthalmologist as appropriate; following Optometry Department and Clinical Service Protocols. Clinical work can include:
Refraction, including adult and paediatric; diagnostic and post-operative cases
Specialist Contact Lens Clinics (including Scleral & Cosmetic)
Low Vision Clinics, adult and paediatric.
Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma or Cataract clinics.
Working in extended role without direct medical supervision in clinic, e.g. paediatric CVC [Subject to completion of appropriate training and assessments].
Refracting patients to specific protocols as part of studies.
Anterior segment imaging
Spectacle dispensing
Routine eye examinations for Moorfields staff DSE assessments
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration.
These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients.
To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a wide range of optometric services at City Rd and Moorfields satellites. To work under the clinical supervision of a senior optometrist or ophthalmologist as appropriate; following Optometry Department and Clinical Service Protocols. Clinical work can include:
Refraction, including adult and paediatric; diagnostic and post-operative cases
Specialist Contact Lens Clinics (including Scleral & Cosmetic)
Low Vision Clinics, adult and paediatric.
Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma or Cataract clinics.
Working in extended role without direct medical supervision in clinic, e.g. paediatric CVC [Subject to completion of appropriate training and assessments].
Refracting patients to specific protocols as part of studies.
Anterior segment imaging
Spectacle dispensing
Routine eye examinations for Moorfields staff DSE assessments
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration.
These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients.
To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients.
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- GOC registration MCOptom or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Hons Optometry or equivalent 2:1 or above
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of examining patients in a clinical setting
- 1 year pre registered optometrist.
Desirable
- Hospital pre-reg. experience and clinical work
- Community optometry Post-qualification experience >2 years
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Regular use of a slit-lamp to examine the anterior and posterior eye with specialist lenses
- Regular and Competent performance of retinoscopy
- Ability to use Electronic patient record systems
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret ocular imaging e.g. OCT, visual fields, topography to a basic clinical level e.g. screening
Desirable
- Ability to perform cycloplegic retinoscopy
- Ability to interpret patients ocular status and initiate an appropriate management plan
Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential
- GOC registration MCOptom or equivalent
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Hons Optometry or equivalent 2:1 or above
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of examining patients in a clinical setting
- 1 year pre registered optometrist.
Desirable
- Hospital pre-reg. experience and clinical work
- Community optometry Post-qualification experience >2 years
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Regular use of a slit-lamp to examine the anterior and posterior eye with specialist lenses
- Regular and Competent performance of retinoscopy
- Ability to use Electronic patient record systems
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret ocular imaging e.g. OCT, visual fields, topography to a basic clinical level e.g. screening
Desirable
- Ability to perform cycloplegic retinoscopy
- Ability to interpret patients ocular status and initiate an appropriate management plan
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
