Job summary
We have a part time 0.2 WTE Band 7 post for Optometrist with previous clinical experience
We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team
Band 7 Optometrist post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.
The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a mixed caseload of clients
Main duties of the job
This will include assisting in running Orthoptic clinics in CLCH community clinics
Applicants should have 1-2 years' experience
You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children
You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff.
You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services
If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service then please apply.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To independently assess paediatric referrals (ages ranging from babies of a few months to 16 years including special needs patients) in collaboration with an Orthoptist / Ophthalmology colleague in order to reach an ophthalmic diagnosis and to determine a clinical management plan
- To prescribe spectacles if appropriate and advise child, patient, parent /carer on their use.
- To discuss the diagnosis, prognosis, and management plan with patient / parent / carer. To describe and record clinical data in the medical records and decide on any necessity for referral for medical opinion.
- To provide a report for the patients GP,
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To independently assess paediatric referrals (ages ranging from babies of a few months to 16 years including special needs patients) in collaboration with an Orthoptist / Ophthalmology colleague in order to reach an ophthalmic diagnosis and to determine a clinical management plan
- To prescribe spectacles if appropriate and advise child, patient, parent /carer on their use.
- To discuss the diagnosis, prognosis, and management plan with patient / parent / carer. To describe and record clinical data in the medical records and decide on any necessity for referral for medical opinion.
- To provide a report for the patients GP,
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
- oRegistration with General Optical Council.
- oFurther/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
- Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council1-2 years post registration experience
- oMinimum of 1-2 years post registration experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oBSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
- oRegistration with General Optical Council.
- oFurther/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
- Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council1-2 years post registration experience
- oMinimum of 1-2 years post registration 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.
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).
