Job summary
The Orthoptic and Optometry team at County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust consists of a team of seven Orthoptists and
three part time Optometrists working closely together with the Consultant
Ophthalmologists to provide a high standard of care to our paediatric and adult
patients. We work to the Trusts ethos of providing the patient with safe,
compassionate, joined-up care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated
Optometrist to join our team working predominantly with paediatric patients but
also some low vision patients where service needs allow. You may be providing
multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric ophthalmologist,
providing optometry paediatric review.Additionally there would be training
opportunities to expand into medical contact lenses through formal training and
clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
This
band 6 role is involved in the provision of core optometry work to the
Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments and patients; predominantly involving
the core paediatric elements of hospital optometry. You will be providing
multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist,
providing optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in a
collaborative clinic with the Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and
review patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learning
difficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working. In addition to
skills with dilated retinoscopy you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy
on dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to
manage clinical care. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your
knowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management
of complex cases not available in the private setting. There would also be the opportunity to
undertake some training for Low Visual Aid work if required and through formal
training to expand into the area of medical contact lenses.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary£23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for someone who can undertake all the aspects of the core
paediatric Optometry hospital role. We may also be able to train applicants in
a qualification for the low vision
service with involvement with clinics within this service once trained and
where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with
the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing Optometry paediatric
review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the
Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages
and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve
strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated
retinoscopy you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated
paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage the
cases. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus
and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not
managed in the private setting. Additionally we would be able to offer the
opportunity through formal training to expand into medical contact lens
clinics. We would encourage you to contact the department for more information
on the possible working hours and responsibilities and duties of the post via
email. We would consider appointing more than one candidate to share the 0.4 WTE
(2 days) of clinical work so please consider applying if you wanted less than 2
days with the hospital setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for someone who can undertake all the aspects of the core
paediatric Optometry hospital role. We may also be able to train applicants in
a qualification for the low vision
service with involvement with clinics within this service once trained and
where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with
the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing Optometry paediatric
review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the
Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages
and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve
strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated
retinoscopy you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated
paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage the
cases. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus
and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not
managed in the private setting. Additionally we would be able to offer the
opportunity through formal training to expand into medical contact lens
clinics. We would encourage you to contact the department for more information
on the possible working hours and responsibilities and duties of the post via
email. We would consider appointing more than one candidate to share the 0.4 WTE
(2 days) of clinical work so please consider applying if you wanted less than 2
days with the hospital setting.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric refraction Good communication and organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills. IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in low vision aids / willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience/interest in specialist contact lens work/ willingness to undertake additional training if required
Special Requirements
Essential
- Well developed hand/eye co-ordination, skilled to work with all ages of patients. Flexible. Enthusiastic.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Hon (Optometry) MCOptom
Desirable
- Significant post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatric refraction
Statutory Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in paediatric refraction Good communication and organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills. IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in low vision aids / willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience/interest in specialist contact lens work/ willingness to undertake additional training if required
Special Requirements
Essential
- Well developed hand/eye co-ordination, skilled to work with all ages of patients. Flexible. Enthusiastic.
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc Hon (Optometry) MCOptom
Desirable
- Significant post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in paediatric refraction
Statutory Registration
Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
