Optometrist Specialist - 7.5 hpw (thursdays)

Job summary

7.5 HOURS PER WEEK - THURSDAYS

Brief Description of the Role:

This role is for a hospital optometrist who is ideally experienced in both paediatric refraction clinics and corneal monitoring clinics. The former requires confidence in paediatric cycloplegic refractions and fundus assessment. The latter requires refraction of keratoconic patients, monitoring of keratoconic and post-graft patients and assessment of Pentacam topographies. Both clinics are required on a Thursday. The successful applicant will ideally have experience with Medisoft and Cerner electronic patient records and be in a position to manage patients independently from week 1. Preference will be given to candidates with previous hospital experience, however, suitable candidates without the aforementioned experience may be considered.

The initial job plan is as above, however, the optometry service predominantly undertakes a wide range of co-management clinics in support of the Ophthalmology Department. These also include the independent assessment and co-management of patients in the following areas: glaucoma, cataract, diabetic eye disease, macular diseases, and acute referral.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is able to work as part of a wider team in the delivery of a range of comprehensive optometric services. This is an exciting opportunity to support the services currently provided by hospital optometrists to the Ophthalmology Department as a whole.

For informal enquiries please contact Charlotte Hazel (Tel: 01274 382521; Email:charlotte.hazel@bthft.nhs.uk

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Closing Date: 05.06.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.