Specialist Optometrist - Retinal Treatment Clinic

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Optometrist with an interest in age related macular degeneration (AMD) who would be keen to undertake an extended role in these specialised Retinal Treatment Clinic to help meet the needs of this expanding service.

The successful candidate will work alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, using advanced clinical techniques to undertake assessment of patients with AMD prior to treatment. The post holder may also be required to undertake some refractions as part of this service. The AMD service is setup at Bridlington Hospital in a bespoke eye unit and runs every Thursday. Practical knowledge of Macular Degeneration, its assessment and treatment are required but relevant training will be given to fulfil the needs of this post. The post is sessional (7.5 hrs/day) and successful candidate will be required to work on Thursdays.

Although the role is mainly for assessment and treatment of Age related Macular Degeneration the successful candidate will be required to acquire knowledge of retinal issues linked to retinal vein occlusions (RVO) and Diabetes (DMO).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will need to hold a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council and should have experience working with visually impaired patients.

Candidates should have an up to date and good practical knowledge of AMD, to include the assessment and treatment of this condition.

Prior knowledge and experience of OCT, its use and interpretation is desirable but not essential. Relevant training will be given to fulfil the needs of the post.

The successful candidate should be able to work well as part of a team and should have good communication skills.

About us

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

419-6903781-SO-CSD

Job locations

Bridlington Hospital

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GOC registration
BSc Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry

Desirable

Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Mascular Degeneration

Desirable

Interpretation of OCT images
Advanced knowledge of Macular Degeneration and Ocular therapeutics

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GOC registration
BSc Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry

Desirable

Post-graduate optometric qualifications e.g. College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Mascular Degeneration

Desirable

Interpretation of OCT images
Advanced knowledge of Macular Degeneration and Ocular therapeutics

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.