Job summary
Interview date may change due to staffing.
An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic Optometrist to join our multidisciplinary team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses and Health Care colleagues providing Eye Care services across Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
There are opportunities to provide core and specialist Optometry clinics on a sessional or part- time basis depending on experience and service need.
These sessions would suit an Optometrist who has specialist experience within a hospital setting and post graduate experience in fitting contact lenses.
The department is keen on professional development and supports the teaching of junior doctors, physician associates, pre-reg Optometrists, Orthoptic Undergraduates and other healthcare professionals so a teaching qualification would be desirable.
The Ophthalmology, Orthoptic and Optometry Departments are based within Calderdale Royal Hospital (Halifax) and Acre Mills Out-patients (opposite Huddersfield Royal Infirmary)
About us
The Ophthalmology, Optometry and Orthoptic Dept at CHFT prides itself on being a modern, innovative and well integrated department who provides friendly compassionate care across all of our sites in line with the Trust values.
Our objectives include transforming and improving patient care through technology, keeping the base safe, preparing a workforce for the future through technology enablement, and contributing towards our financial stability.
We provide a large numbers of ophthalmic subspecialties, emergency and routine care and a wide range of diagnostic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a range of Specialist Optometric services primarily within the Contact Lens Service which provides the opportunity to undertake complex lens fitting as well as undertaking training to enable advancement of clinical skills to support consultant cornea clinics. Opportunities to take part in active audit and research will also arise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to provide a range of Specialist Optometric services primarily within the Contact Lens Service which provides the opportunity to undertake complex lens fitting as well as undertaking training to enable advancement of clinical skills to support consultant cornea clinics. Opportunities to take part in active audit and research will also arise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry
- Registered with GOC
- Humphrey Visual Fields Ocular Coherence Tomography, Pachymetry
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information in a range of situations
- Advanced written communication skills for writing clinical investigations and management plans in hospital case notes and electronic systems
Desirable
- Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualification in glaucoma, macula, emergency eye care, contact lens, cataract services
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Good presentation skills
- Fine motor skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of specialist Optometry practice
- Specialist knowledge of hospital optometry (e.g specialist refraction, glaucoma, macula, corneal, emergency clinics)
- Ability to independently assess and make clinical decisions
- Specialist knowledge in all areas of core hospital optometry services
- Specialist knowledge of eye disorders and disease
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical teaching, supervision or staff training
- Research experience
- Undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development
- Specialist medical contact lens assessment and management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry
- Registered with GOC
- Humphrey Visual Fields Ocular Coherence Tomography, Pachymetry
- Advanced planning and organisational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information in a range of situations
- Advanced written communication skills for writing clinical investigations and management plans in hospital case notes and electronic systems
Desirable
- Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualification in glaucoma, macula, emergency eye care, contact lens, cataract services
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Good presentation skills
- Fine motor skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant experience of specialist Optometry practice
- Specialist knowledge of hospital optometry (e.g specialist refraction, glaucoma, macula, corneal, emergency clinics)
- Ability to independently assess and make clinical decisions
- Specialist knowledge in all areas of core hospital optometry services
- Specialist knowledge of eye disorders and disease
Desirable
- Previous experience of clinical teaching, supervision or staff training
- Research experience
- Undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development
- Specialist medical contact lens assessment and management
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).
