Job summary
We are looking for a candidate with a BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry with ideally at least 1 year post qualification experience. Previous clinical research or hospital experience is an advantage but not essential. Full training will be given.
Working closely with the ERGO team, other Research Optometrists, and Ophthalmologists . Some liaison with the Optometry Department of The Oxford Eye Hospital in order to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical trials involving an innovative RNA research programme for patients with USH2a, Geographic Atrophy studies and cataract research programmes are being carried out. The role would be to perform optometric tests including refractions, advanced field mapping using both advance fundus tracked perimetry and full field perimetry, in depth colour vision testing and other innovative tests on these clinical trial patients.
About us
The Eye Research Group Oxford are a multi disciplinary team of Doctors, Nurses , Optometrists, Imaging Technicians, Research Coordinators and administrative support.Our collaboration with the University of Oxford underpins the quality of our research; we bring innovation from the laboratory bench to the bedside. We also deliver a high-quality service for our research participants ensuring they feel the benefit of taking part in ophthalmic research for better management of eye disease in the NHS for the future. Education and training of the team is important to promote the practice of evidence-based medicine within the NHS. Our ambitious research programmes set the standard for translating science and research into new and better NHS clinical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised while providing extensive core research optometry services. These include:
- Routine and complex refractions.
- Visual field assessment including microperimetry and full field perimetry and other psychophysical assessments of visual function.
- Colour vision assessment.
- Liaison with other professionals to provide your professional input on optometric study procedures.
- To undergo study specific training and liaise with reading centres regarding the uploading of optometric data.
- Work closely with research nurses and Ophthalmologists to communicate patient examination results
- To prioritise own activity to meet immediate demands, performing under pressure with unpredictable interruptions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work unsupervised while providing extensive core research optometry services. These include:
- Routine and complex refractions.
- Visual field assessment including microperimetry and full field perimetry and other psychophysical assessments of visual function.
- Colour vision assessment.
- Liaison with other professionals to provide your professional input on optometric study procedures.
- To undergo study specific training and liaise with reading centres regarding the uploading of optometric data.
- Work closely with research nurses and Ophthalmologists to communicate patient examination results
- To prioritise own activity to meet immediate demands, performing under pressure with unpredictable interruptions
Person Specification
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Essential
Person Specification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Oxford Eye Hospital The West Wing LG1 John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
