Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated, band 6 optometrist to join our team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Working as an optometrist you will be supported to develop professionally to your maximum potential. Opportunities exist for further study in postgraduate certification and participating in our many research projects is encouraged.
The post holder will exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive high quality optometry service for paediatric patients attending Alder Hey ophthalmology department. To work closely with the whole ophthalmology team to deliver a range of paediatric optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.
About us
Alder Hey Children's Health Park is a children's hospital set in the beautiful landscaped gardens of Springfield Park. Our new hospital building opened in October 2015 and offers a unique, relaxing environment. Our team of eye care professionals aims to offer the best paediatric ophthalmology services.
New investment in technologies will support your role within the optometry unit. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute towards the daily running of optometric services including refraction, paediatric cataract, uveitis screening and anterior segment clinics and providing teaching to junior staff and students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive high quality optometry service for paediatric patients attending Alder Hey ophthalmology department. To work closely with the whole ophthalmology team to deliver a range of paediatric optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive high quality optometry service for paediatric patients attending Alder Hey ophthalmology department. To work closely with the whole ophthalmology team to deliver a range of paediatric optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.
Person Specification
edcuation and qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Degree in Optometry Registered with the General Optical Council
Person Specification
edcuation and qualifications
Essential
- BSc(Hons) Degree in Optometry Registered with the General Optical Council
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Optometry department , Alder Hey Children's NHS FT
Eaton Road,
liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
