Job summary
We are looking for a new Optometrist to join our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds sites. This will be 40 hours over 5 days per week including weekends on a rota basis (part-time roles also available).
Main duties of the job
Role overview
Optometrists play a vital role at Newmedica. They run both the pre and post operative clinics and triage patients. They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions.
They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease.
The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision-making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.
About us
Who are we?
Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.
We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.
We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work. This is a global benchmark that recognises employers who create an outstanding employee experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative.
To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results.
To identify new or deteriorating conditions, carry out relevant tests and refer to a consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate.
To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions.
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved.
To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care.
To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment.
Administrative Duties:
To keep accurate patient health records, including archiving and other requirements of record keeping, and write to GPs and other professionals regarding patient progress and outcomes.
To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared.
To ensure that infection risks are identified and acted on.
To assist in the management of other clinic staff, including improvement of poor performers and discipline of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies.
To participate in staff recruitment, induction and appraisal of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative.
To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results.
To identify new or deteriorating conditions, carry out relevant tests and refer to a consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate.
To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions.
To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved.
To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care.
To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment.
Administrative Duties:
To keep accurate patient health records, including archiving and other requirements of record keeping, and write to GPs and other professionals regarding patient progress and outcomes.
To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared.
To ensure that infection risks are identified and acted on.
To assist in the management of other clinic staff, including improvement of poor performers and discipline of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies.
To participate in staff recruitment, induction and appraisal of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education & qualification
- MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification essential.
- Additional postgraduate specialist or equivalent experience required.
- Current registration with General Optical Council essential.
Experience
Essential
- Experience & knowledge
- 2 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.
- Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
- Capable of seeing up to 30 patients during a clinic day.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Education & qualification
- MCOptom specialist optometry degree, or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification essential.
- Additional postgraduate specialist or equivalent experience required.
- Current registration with General Optical Council essential.
Experience
Essential
- Experience & knowledge
- 2 years or more hospital eye service experience expected.
- Knowledge of clinical practice and demonstrable knowledge of developments in Optometry required.
- Experience of and commitment to medical audit.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and using computerised systems for data input/output and review.
- Capable of seeing up to 30 patients during a clinic day.
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).
