Optometrist (Glaucoma)

HealthHarmonie

The closing date is 31 December 2024

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Job summary

A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Fridays only).

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care. Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs:

  • Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients
  • Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma
  • Minor eye conditions
  • Patient support and education

The position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent).

Location - Lordswood Surgery

Days - Friday

About us

HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0024-24-0036

Job locations

Lordswood Medical Practice

54 Lordswood Road

Birmingham

B17 9DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include the below needs:

  • Testing Times
The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following:
  • HCA 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields, and Vision examinations
  • Optometrist 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include the below needs:

  • Testing Times
The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following:
  • HCA 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields, and Vision examinations
  • Optometrist 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC in Optometry or equivalent
  • Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma
  • IP Registered
  • Professional/statutory registration
  • GOC Registered

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital setting or community-based experience
  • Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per day)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC in Optometry or equivalent
  • Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma
  • IP Registered
  • Professional/statutory registration
  • GOC Registered

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital setting or community-based experience
  • Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per 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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

Lordswood Medical Practice

54 Lordswood Road

Birmingham

B17 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

Lordswood Medical Practice

54 Lordswood Road

Birmingham

B17 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Lead

Carlos Albuquerque

Carlos.Albuquerque@healthharmonie.co.uk

Date posted

16 August 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0024-24-0036

Job locations

Lordswood Medical Practice

54 Lordswood Road

Birmingham

B17 9DB


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