Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Optometrist working across sub-specialities in Bedford. The role includes Glaucoma and Medical Retina clinical and virtual work. Main duties of the job To personally deliver a range of specialised face to face and optometric care and extended role optometric care, clinical audit & teaching.To support the development of extended roles for optometrists within Moorfields.In conjunction with the medical staff to support the development of, and to help deliver, shared care for ophthalmic conditions. About us This post is based at our Bedford site. At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and development opportunities Easy and quick transport links A range of attractive benefits and discounts Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes Free Pilates classes Full support and training to develop your skills Flexible working friendly organisation And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £27,688 to £31,685 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 273-DN-6625333-A Job locations Bedford Bedford MK42 9DJ Job description Job responsibilities To personally deliver a range of specialised optometric care and extended role optometric care, clinical audit & teaching. To support the development of extended roles for optometrists within Moorfields. In conjunction with the medical staff to support the development of, and to help deliver, shared-care for ophthalmic conditions. MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES 1. Leadership To personally delivera range of specialised and extended optometric care, clinical audit and teaching. 2. Clinical To provide a wide range of optometric services, which can include: To work closely with the optometry team to provide a wide range of optometric services, at a hospital or community site, which may include: b) Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract or Acute Services. c) Working in extended role outside ophthalmology clinics, i.e. without medical support in clinic, e.g. Diabetic slit lamp clinics, Childrens Vision Clinics. d) Triage of referral letters both routine and urgent and management of shared care cataract referrals e) Supervising junior staff in their clinical roles To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients. 3. Clinical Governance Responsibility in conjunction with the consultants for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried by optometrists. To initiate and participate in clinical audit. To help identify and develop service standards and audit for optometrists. To personally participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council and through appraisal as part of role). 4. Management To assist the Lead Optometrist to manage Optometry Services To help develop systems, clinical governance, processes, guidelines and training to establish and maintain extended role clinics & shared care services. To be able to use appropriate IT including electronic patient records for benchmarking, audit and clinical uses. 5. Teaching and Development Contribute to the delivery of optometric teaching and supervision to other ophthalmic professionals. 6. Research and Development To contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes. To present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings. To contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals. 7. Policy To support the Clinical Director, the Principal Optometrist & the Head of Optometry in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Optometrists. Job description Job responsibilities To personally deliver a range of specialised optometric care and extended role optometric care, clinical audit & teaching. To support the development of extended roles for optometrists within Moorfields. In conjunction with the medical staff to support the development of, and to help deliver, shared-care for ophthalmic conditions. MAIN RESPONSIBILTITES 1. Leadership To personally delivera range of specialised and extended optometric care, clinical audit and teaching. 2. Clinical To provide a wide range of optometric services, which can include: To work closely with the optometry team to provide a wide range of optometric services, at a hospital or community site, which may include: b) Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract or Acute Services. c) Working in extended role outside ophthalmology clinics, i.e. without medical support in clinic, e.g. Diabetic slit lamp clinics, Childrens Vision Clinics. d) Triage of referral letters both routine and urgent and management of shared care cataract referrals e) Supervising junior staff in their clinical roles To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients. 3. Clinical Governance Responsibility in conjunction with the consultants for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried by optometrists. To initiate and participate in clinical audit. To help identify and develop service standards and audit for optometrists. To personally participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council and through appraisal as part of role). 4. Management To assist the Lead Optometrist to manage Optometry Services To help develop systems, clinical governance, processes, guidelines and training to establish and maintain extended role clinics & shared care services. To be able to use appropriate IT including electronic patient records for benchmarking, audit and clinical uses. 5. Teaching and Development Contribute to the delivery of optometric teaching and supervision to other ophthalmic professionals. 6. Research and Development To contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes. To present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings. To contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals. 7. Policy To support the Clinical Director, the Principal Optometrist & the Head of Optometry in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for Optometrists. Person Specification GOC Registration Essential GOC Registration BSc(Hons) Optometry or equival Essential BSc(Hons) Optometry or equivalent Desirable FCOptom, MSc or equivalent specialist higher qualifications Independent Prescribing Post-qualification experience Desirable Experience of managing complex patients Higher qualifications Clinical governance Desirable Knowledge and experience of clinical governance Person Specification GOC Registration Essential GOC Registration BSc(Hons) Optometry or equival Essential BSc(Hons) Optometry or equivalent Desirable FCOptom, MSc or equivalent specialist higher qualifications Independent Prescribing Post-qualification experience Desirable Experience of managing complex patients Higher qualifications Clinical governance Desirable Knowledge and experience of clinical governance 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 Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Bedford Bedford MK42 9DJ Employer's website https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)