Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced clinical practitioner (ACP) specialising in corneal and anterior segment ophthalmology to join the optometry team. The ACP will work collaboratively with other members of the optometry team, other healthcare professionals and consultant ophthalmologists ensuring they provide clinical excellence in the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
The role requires a skilled autonomous clinician with highly developed ophthalmic knowledge and prescribing abilities, through a combination of prior experience and higher qualifications. They will demonstrate critical thinking in clinical decision-making processes and will play a key role in service delivery and adherence to policy and procedures. They will also be instrumental in guiding and supporting the development and practice of junior clinicians including teaching and training. The post holder will also be expected to lead on clinical audit as well as taking advantage of opportunities to be involved in research.
You will have excellent organisational skills, be a good communicator and demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and professional approach to patients and staff.We are looking for an ACP who is innovative and creative who can share their experience and existing skills.Experience of working in hospital ophthalmology services is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Please see the person specification and job description for further details regarding the main duties required for this role.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council
- College of Optometrists Diploma in Therapeutics (Independent prescribing)
Desirable
- Further specialist qualifications e.g., College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate level equivalent in an optometry/ophthalmology/ management subject
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge in a range of clinical areas
- Substantial years' experience in post graduate clinical experience
- Ability to competently undertake highly specialist advanced clinical extended roles e.g., cornea, glaucoma, acute services, cataract, medical retina
- Knowledge and experience of clinical matters beyond direct clinical role e.g., surgical techniques and management
- Experience working with visually impaired patients & others with learning disabilities
- Broad understanding of the optometry profession, primary/secondary care interface, NHS service provision
- Experience of conducting audits and implementing service changes based on audit results
Desirable
- Management & leadership: Experience of line management
- Evidence of research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered optometrist with the General Optical Council
- College of Optometrists Diploma in Therapeutics (Independent prescribing)
Desirable
- Further specialist qualifications e.g., College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications
- Master's or Doctorate level equivalent in an optometry/ophthalmology/ management subject
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- Advanced theoretical knowledge in a range of clinical areas
- Substantial years' experience in post graduate clinical experience
- Ability to competently undertake highly specialist advanced clinical extended roles e.g., cornea, glaucoma, acute services, cataract, medical retina
- Knowledge and experience of clinical matters beyond direct clinical role e.g., surgical techniques and management
- Experience working with visually impaired patients & others with learning disabilities
- Broad understanding of the optometry profession, primary/secondary care interface, NHS service provision
- Experience of conducting audits and implementing service changes based on audit results
Desirable
- Management & leadership: Experience of line management
- Evidence of research
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).
