Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Fully supported by experienced Orthoptists, this role offers the opportunity for the post holder to play a vital role in the shared care of children with a whole range of visual development disorders. This includes children with strabismus, refractive errors, and various ophthalmic and systemic medical conditions that may impact visual development.
Main Duties of the Job
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Hospital Optometrist to work as part of the team within the Orthoptic department at Prince Charles Hospital. This exciting post offers the successful candidate the chance to work within the HES, undertaking cycloplegic refractions and fundus checks for paediatric patients attending the Orthoptic and Paediatric Ophthalmology Departments. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of optometrists, orthoptists, and ophthalmologists. There may be a necessity to work at other hospital sites within the health board catchment area.
The department is actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students from a range of professional groups. Participation in departmental audit is encouraged.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job Responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Registration and Experience
* GOC registration
* Experience of working with children
Hospital Experience
* Experience of working in hospital eye services
Experience of Cycloplegic Refractions
* Regular use of cycloplegia for refraction of children
* Research experience in a specialist area
Regular Use of Headset Fundoscopy
* Regular use of headset fundoscopy
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.
Salary: £44,398 to £50,807 per annum pro rata
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