Job summary Do you want to help take forward the Optometry Service at Pilgrim Hospital and our surrounding hospitals at ULTH? Are you dynamic and passionate about your profession and the impact it has on the wider community? If so then, this is the job for you Main duties of the job Responsible to : Head Orthoptist, You will be leading the Optometry service at PHB and be responsible for planning and introducing new systems to help deliver a better, more streamlined service whilst keeping the patient at the heart of everything you do. You will be responsible for the paediatric Optometry service. You will also be responsible for promoting the service to make it attractive to potential applicants. About us You will be working as part of the Orthoptic services and in a team consisting of 6 Orthoptists, 2 Orthoptic assistants. We are a friendly and welcoming team who strive to do the best for our patients whilst looking to the future and developing our roles. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £23,074 to £26,404 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-PR-037-25-VCP6 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities Refraction and fundus checks in Paediatrics Promoting Optometry services to attract candidates to work at ULTH Teaching of medical students as well as Orthoptic students and Pre reg optometrists Job description Job responsibilities Refraction and fundus checks in Paediatrics Promoting Optometry services to attract candidates to work at ULTH Teaching of medical students as well as Orthoptic students and Pre reg optometrists Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Optometry oRegistration with the GOC Desirable oAccredited teaching qualification Competencies in Glaucoma Masters/PHD in Optometry Previous Experience Essential oExperience with highly complex paediatric cases oManagerial experience, clinical/administrative duties oUnsupervised work oEvidence of Professional Development Desirable oPrevious work with students/ mentorship oSpecial needs oParticipation in department research and audit oService development Experience of working with Stroke patients Experience with glaucoma patients Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential oDemonstrate flexible approach to care. oEffective Communication oAbility to work in multi skilled environment oSupports, initiates change to promote development of self others and department oReflective practice oPromotes discussion and evaluation of clinical practice initiating change where appropriate oPrioritise workload oComputer literate Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable oNegotiation skills oIdentifies and facilitates training needs of self and others oKnowledge of finance and Budgeting Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team oAbility to service peripheral outpatient clinics and wards oUndertake self directed study to expand knowledge base Desirable oParticipates in service development oParticipates in network development oRepresents profession outside of own area Person Specification Qualifications Essential oDegree/Diploma in Optometry oRegistration with the GOC Desirable oAccredited teaching qualification Competencies in Glaucoma Masters/PHD in Optometry Previous Experience Essential oExperience with highly complex paediatric cases oManagerial experience, clinical/administrative duties oUnsupervised work oEvidence of Professional Development Desirable oPrevious work with students/ mentorship oSpecial needs oParticipation in department research and audit oService development Experience of working with Stroke patients Experience with glaucoma patients Knowledge, skills, aptitudes Essential oDemonstrate flexible approach to care. oEffective Communication oAbility to work in multi skilled environment oSupports, initiates change to promote development of self others and department oReflective practice oPromotes discussion and evaluation of clinical practice initiating change where appropriate oPrioritise workload oComputer literate Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable oNegotiation skills oIdentifies and facilitates training needs of self and others oKnowledge of finance and Budgeting Specific Requirements Essential oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team oAbility to service peripheral outpatient clinics and wards oUndertake self directed study to expand knowledge base Desirable oParticipates in service development oParticipates in network development oRepresents profession outside of own area 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Boston Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)