Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our multidisciplinary ophthalmology team.
As a thriving department with a large corneal/contact lens department, this role is best suited to a Contact Lens Optician or optometrist with an interest in specialist contact lens fitting.
The corneal/contact lens team comprises Consultant Opthalmologist, Corneal Fellow, Registrars, Optometrists, Contact Lens Opticians and Ophthalmic technicians
Main duties of the job
As a contact lens service, we utilise all modes of contact lens fitting including scleral, mini-scleral, RGP, Hybrid and soft lenses for a variety of ophthalmological conditions including keratoconus, corneal ectasias, aphakia, pathological myopia and sjorgens. For visual rehabilition after corneal graft or corneal scarring
We also fit cosmetic/prosthetic lenses in aniridia and corneal scarring.
Alongside the orthoptic team, we manage contact lens fitting in children and adults with anisometropia, significant ametropia, intractable diplopia and amblyopia.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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he successful applicant will undertake contact lens clinics and be expected to fit and manage all modalities of contact lenses for a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
Assessment of corneal topography and anterior segment OCT for contact lens fitting and for monitoring of corneal ectasia and keratoconus.
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
T
he successful applicant will undertake contact lens clinics and be expected to fit and manage all modalities of contact lenses for a wide variety of ophthalmic conditions
Assessment of corneal topography and anterior segment OCT for contact lens fitting and for monitoring of corneal ectasia and keratoconus.
Please see attached a full job description setting out the details of the role and responsibilities.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Optometry/CLO qualification
- GOC registration
Desirable
- UK driving licence
- Post graduate contact lens qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Optometry/CLO qualification
- GOC registration
Desirable
- UK driving licence
- Post graduate contact lens qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post graduate experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
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).
