Specialist Optometrist / Contact Lens Optician

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 October 2024

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Job summary

We are pleased to offer an opportunity to combine a rewarding and exciting job in Optometry with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country. With access to Dartmoor, local beaches and woodlands, Torbay and South Devon is picturesque and tranquil.

There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy South Devon life in leisure time, including peaceful walks or taking up a new sport, whilst also being part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team in the workplace.

This job is a 12 months fixed term post. We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual to join our newly revised and evolving service at Torbay Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Low vison assessments for adults referred to the service form TSDFT and sensory service Specialist Optometric skills

Medically required Contact lenses plus, other tasks as required.

About us

Why Work With Us

We are a forward thinking, ambitious and well supported department with a successful team of highly trained orthoptists and optometrists working in extended roles including:

o Glaucoma

o Medical retina

o Diabetic retina

o Cornea and anterior segment

o Paediatric Ophthalmology

o Stroke

o Adults and Children with Learning difficulties

o Low vision

o Contact lens

o Marfan's screening

o Keratoconus / ectasia virtual monitoring

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (Torbay Hospital) is a busy, successful and progressive hospital located on the English Riviera, South Devon's beautiful bay which is surrounded by stunning coast and countryside. We are famous for our award-winning beaches and vast countryside waiting for you to explore. The cities of Exeter and Plymouth are also close by with access to all major cities via excellent rail links. Opportunities for outdoor activities both on and off the

water abound, with easy access to the neighbouring centres of Plymouth and Exeter.

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6622684-AHP

Job locations

Orthoptic and Optometry Clinic, Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Low vison assessments for adults referred to the service form TSDFT and sensory service Specialist Optometric skills

Medically required Contact lenses plus, other tasks as required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Low vison assessments for adults referred to the service form TSDFT and sensory service Specialist Optometric skills

Medically required Contact lenses plus, other tasks as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration as qualified optometrist or dispensing optician with the General Optical Council
  • Low vision postgraduate qualification or Contact lens dispensing course

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of core and specialist clinical services
  • Standard IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience supervising students
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional registration as qualified optometrist or dispensing optician with the General Optical Council
  • Low vision postgraduate qualification or Contact lens dispensing course

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of core and specialist clinical services
  • Standard IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience supervising students

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orthoptic and Optometry Clinic, Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orthoptic and Optometry Clinic, Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Orthoptics and Optometry

Katrina Farmer

tsdft.headorthopticsoptometry@nhs.net

01803655122

Date posted

04 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-6622684-AHP

Job locations

Orthoptic and Optometry Clinic, Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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