Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team of hospital optometrists. We would welcome applications from current hospital optometrists and also those interested in expanding their career from community optometry. Full training and support is given.
We are looking for an optometrist who is adaptive, keen to learn new skills and expand their clinical practice to join our team. Our wider Ophthalmology team is supportive and the position provides opportunity for further learning and experience.
You are a committed professional keen for excellent patient care, personal development and an enthusiasm for complex clinical work.Keen to be fully engaged with the department, and to contribute to team development as well as clinical service delivery.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a range of core hospital optometry services as required which may include:
1. Refraction
Routine - usually on patients with associated conditions or complex prescriptions.
Diagnostic - refractions as requested to determine clinical outcomes e.g. cataract surgery or squint surgery
Paediatric - refraction for young children with or without squint to decide if spectacles will aid visual development.
2. Specialist medical contact lens management - fitting of contact lenses for keratoconus or high ametropia when referred from clinic or from a high street Optometrist when it becomes too difficult.
3. Low visual aid service - Assessment for magnification and issuing of low visual aids.
The post holder maintains a personal clinical workload within these core activities and undertakes mainly complex cases referred by other staff in the optometry department for highly specialist optometric opinion. Occasional visits to theatre are also necessary.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist (various routes to registration are possible)
- BSc Honours degree in Optometry 2:1 or higher OR
- MSc Honours degree in Optometry
Desirable
- Additional Optometry or Ophthalmology-related diplomas
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience of Low Vision Assessment
- Previous experience of other core or extended Hospital Optometry roles such as advanced contact lens fitting
- Experience of Patient Administration Systems and other NHS hospital systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate verbally and in writing to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Fully understand Data Protection and patient confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Able to travel to other BHT sites
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist (various routes to registration are possible)
- BSc Honours degree in Optometry 2:1 or higher OR
- MSc Honours degree in Optometry
Desirable
- Additional Optometry or Ophthalmology-related diplomas
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
- Previous experience of Low Vision Assessment
- Previous experience of other core or extended Hospital Optometry roles such as advanced contact lens fitting
- Experience of Patient Administration Systems and other NHS hospital systems
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate verbally and in writing to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Fully understand Data Protection and patient confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Desirable
- Able to travel to other BHT sites
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).
