Job responsibilities
1. JOB DETAILs
Reports to: Head of Optometry
Services
Accountable to: Head of Optometry
and Principal Optometrist
Unit: Optometry
Directorate: Head and Neck, Ophthalmology
Location Eye clinic, Level 04, Gledhow Wing, St Jamess University
Hospital (SJUH) or any of the existing Ophthalmology sites.
AfC
Job No: 213
2. JOB PURPOSE
1. To work under the direction of the
Head of Optometry in order to deliver certain specialist optometric services
to the highest standards of quality and care for patients of the Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and its outreach clinics, that meet the changing
needs of the Ophthalmology CMT and other external agencies.
2. To undertake administrative duties as
agreed with the Head of Optometry
3. To undertake clinical audit as agreed
with the Head of Optometry.
4. To assist in providing teaching and
training at post graduate level for multiple disciplines within ophthalmology
both internally and externally.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS
The
post involves a specific enhanced role assessing patients in the virtual
medical retina clinic and where required providing cover for a diabetic
Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy (BIO) clinic for patients who have been
unable to be screened effectively in the diabetic photographic screening
clinics.
The
jobholder may be required to examine and manage up to ten virtual medical
retina
Patients
The
job holder may be required to examine up to ten diabetic patients a session.
Assessing the patients with Volk slit lamp biomicroscopy to ascertain if they
have diabetic retinopathy.
Geographical
location of these clinics is subject to clinical need and may be at any of
the existing Ophthalmology sites.
4. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE Previous hospital work
Working
with the elderly
Pre-registration
optometrist supervision
Experience
of postgraduate teaching
Experience
of research and audit
QUALIFICATIONS BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry
General
Optical Council Registration
Post-graduate
optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma
Higher
degree
Up-to-date
City and Guilds qualifications in Diabetic screening,
European
Computer driving licence
TRAINING A willingness to undergo training to
carry out the job Willingness to
specialise and extend the role of the optometrist
SPECIAL
KNOWLEDGE Practical working
knowledge of diabetic fundus assessment
Ophthalmic
drugs used in optometric practice Complex
contact lens fitting
Experience
of computer systems and keyboard skills.
Ophthalmic
drugs used for post operative cataract and anterior segment disease.
Post
graduate teaching Research and Audit experience
CIRCUMSTANCES PERSONAL Ability
to work in a busy environment.
Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
DISPOSITION
ADJUSTMENT/ATTITUDE Professional
attitude to work.
Patient
Willingness
to help others in a team. Effective
people management
PRACTICAL
& INTELLECTUAL SKILLS Precise manual
dexterity skills
Practical
experience in diabetic fundus assessment
Contact
tonometry
Volk
lens use
Instillation
of ophthalmic drugs.
Well
developed interpersonal mental and emotional empathy skills where barriers
exist because of age, special needs, physical or language difficulties
Good
written and verbal communication skills
Able
to work independently upon own initiative LogMAR
acuity testing
Contrast
sensitivity assessment
Binocular
Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
Gonioscopy
Managing
people
6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Quality focus
Mistakes are used as a continual
learning experience
Honesty
Integrity
7. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE
TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that
ambition.
8. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
Ability to learn
Help and support other team members
Flexibility to adjust to changing
circumstances
Relate well to colleagues and
service users
Promote the importance of service
quality
9. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The
jobholder will need to know about assessing patients in the virtual medical
retina clinics.
The
jobholder will need to know about assessing patients in the diabetic BIO
clinics who have been unable to be screened effectively in the diabetic
photographic screening clinics.
The
jobholder will need to know or be able to learn about the optometry
departments services.
.
10. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF
RESPONSIBILITY
DUTIES
Clinical Governance and Clinical
Audit
1. To undertake systematic and critical
analysis of the quality of care in the Optometry Department (including
diagnosis, treatment, outcomes and quality of life for patients) as delegated
by the Head of Optometry and Principal Optometrist.
2. To participate in clinical audit and
contribute to collaborative undertakings with other departments providing
ophthalmology services.
Managerial
1. To support optometry staff and be
responsible for the provision of optometry services in the absence of the
Head of Optometry or Principal Optometrist.
2. To work closely with the Head of
Optometry and Principal Optometrist to ensure professional standards are
achieved and maintained at all times, for the provision of highest quality
hospital optometry services.
3. To contribute to the planning and
organisation of a broad range of complex activities, some of which may be on
going, which require regular review.
4. To contribute to delivering income
generation and cost improvement programs.
5. To ensure the accurate collection of
appropriate data within the Department.
6. To work closely with the Head of
Optometry and Principal Optometrist in order to implement and encourage best
practice wherever possible. The post holder is guided by principles and broad
occupational policies, regulations and guidance provided by the Head of
Optometry and Principal Optometrist.
7. To work closely with the Head of
Optometry and Principal Optometrist in developing professional clinical
performance and audit these on a regular basis.
8. To maintain harmonious working
relationships and efficient communication with all staff throughout the CMT,
Trust and external agencies.
9. To contribute to operational planning
for the Optometry Department. The post holder will be expected to provide
advice, instruction or training to groups where the subject matter is
generally straightforward.
10. To contribute to ensuring that the
Optometry Department abides by all Trust corporate policies and that all
Health and Safety and COSHH regulations are complied with.
11. To supply accurate information to the
Head of Optometry and Principal Optometrist when requested in order to deal
with complaints at a departmental level.
Leadership
1. To assist the Head of Optometry and
Principal Optometrist in providing effective clinical leadership for the
Department of Optometry.
2. To assist the Head of Optometry and
Principal Optometrist in providing the vision and strategy to develop new
services and extend the roles of all professionals within the department.
3. To assist the Head of Optometry and
Principal Optometrist to effectively manage change in the implementation of
new roles and services.
Education and Development
1. To undertake teaching and training of
registered optometrists, pre-registration optometrists (including external
students), final year optometry students, orthoptic students and medical
students, as delegated by the Head of Optometry and Principal Optometrist.
2. To undertake optometric training of
post graduate medical staff (i.e. Senior House Officers and Specialist
Registrars) in preparation for The Royal College of Ophthalmologists
examinations, as delegated by the Head of Optometry and Principal
Optometrist.
3. To assist with the supervision of the
Trusts pre-registration optometrists.
4. To participate in continuing
education and training (CET) as required by The General Optical Council (GOC)
and in continuing professional development. This is through approved study
leave procedures where necessary.
Clinical
