Post holders will wherever possible autonomously deliver advanced, specialised and complex care, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making regarding ongoing management/treatment of a sight-threatening eye diseases in particular glaucoma. Extended role Optometrists work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioners and Consultant Ophthalmologists, and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider to be beyond their competence, or where they consider that an ophthalmologists opinion is required. Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, training, competence and clinical experience in provision of high quality efficient clinical patient care. Following a period of advanced training they may be involved in assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate programmes of care / treatment for patients requiring specialist ophthalmic services as directed by Royal College of Ophthalmologists and College of Optometrists guidelines. Principle Activities To deliver specialist clinical care for patients with sight-threatening eye disease within ophthalmic sub-specialist clinics. To provide core optometric services including advanced paediatric refractions and specialist contact lenses To make patient-centred judgements on management in the presence of uncertainty, for example where patients are unable to cooperate fully in clinical assessments, or where evidence on clinical management options is unclear or lacking To plan and deliver specialist clinical examinations that are commensurate with clinical experience being comprehensive and taking account of guidance from national recommendations and local protocols To utilise specialist ophthalmic instruments and complex equipment that often requires adopting unusual or restriction body positions. To analyse, interpret and act upon complex findings of multiple specialist tests. To undertake frequent intense concentration during a clinical session for the purpose of clinical decision making and associated subsequent discussion with each patient regarding management, with occasional unpredictable interruption To be aware of and demonstrate practice in ophthalmic care based on current advances in the profession. To ensure the promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness. To liaise and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of patient care. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.