Bank Optometrist
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Job summary
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner who will be responsible for the clinical optometry services.
To provide clinical leadership to the Optometrists and Orthoptic team by providing an extensive range of essential and sub specialty services to the highest standard of quality and care.
To manage referrals into optometry unit, triaging referrals into the ophthalmology department and directing them to the relevant clinic.
Main duties of the job
As a senior clinician, the post holder is expected to be capable of managing complex cases independently and to provide clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues as necessary.Procedures involve the use of specialist ophthalmic instrumentation to a high degree of accuracy. Analysis and interpretation of specialist test results will be necessary in order to prescribe the appropriate optical appliances andplan or revise individual programmes of patient care.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Details
Date posted
06 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
331-X2520324
Job locations
Cross Bay
Across Morecambe Bay
LA9 7RG
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Cross Bay
Across Morecambe Bay
LA9 7RG
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