Job summary
Western Eye Hospital is a busy teaching hospital with Consultant Ophthalmologists who work across a range of sub specialties, such as glaucoma, medical retina, contact lenses, corneal and post-op cataract clinics. Our optometrists work across many of these clinics, supporting the ophthalmology department and as such, we are looking for an optometrist who will contribute to the development of the optometry services. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn from our award-winning ophthalmology team as well as using their knowledge and skills to help train other health professionals.
This is a development role, ideally suited for a newly/recently qualified optometrist. It is designed to give the applicant all the training and support to develop into a more autonomous clinician. After 1yr of working at band 5 the role will be upgraded to band 6, providing the applicant has successfully completed certain competencies.
Main duties of the job
- To provide optometric services as an optometrist practitioner. To assess, diagnose and manage patients within the hospital eye service at Imperial College Healthcare Trust. To work across a range of sub-specialties within Ophthalmology
- Provide specialist advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives/carers with supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets
- To assist in providing teaching and training to Multi health professional
- Monitor and evaluate standards of care in partnership with other members to ensure deliver of holistic and planning future developments within the ophthalmic team.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified optometrist with GOC registration
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
- Post graduate qualifications in glaucoma/medical retina/medical contact lenses
Relevant experience
Essential
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Previous hospital eye service experience in glaucoma clinics
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to practice within the scope of the GOC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
Desirable
- Previous experience with OCT and topography
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified optometrist with GOC registration
Desirable
- Member of College of Optometrists
- Post graduate qualifications in glaucoma/medical retina/medical contact lenses
Relevant experience
Essential
- Advanced decision making skills that reflect patient focus
- Ability to work within a team
Desirable
- Previous hospital eye service experience in glaucoma clinics
- Experience with managing patient relevant to specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Ophthalmic skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to practice within the scope of the GOC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
Desirable
- Previous experience with OCT and topography
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).
