Job summary The post-holder will be expected to work as a highly advanced clinical Optometrist (Principal) across a variety of sub-specialties within the Ophthalmology Department, whilst also carrying out the responsibilities as Professional Lead Optometrist for the Hospital wide Optometry Service. Highly advanced Clinical Optometrists have the highest level of specialist clinical training, knowledge, skills and experience within Hospital Eye Service Optometry to provide disease treatment, patient care and management of both optometric and specific ophthalmological caseloads. This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave Main duties of the job The role therefore demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience. Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible, autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making, regarding on-going management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider being beyond their competence, or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease. See JD attached About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-PST004-0125 Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Road Llantrisant CF72 8XR Job description Job responsibilities The role therefore demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience. Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible, autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making, regarding on-going management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider being beyond their competence, or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease. See JD attached Job description Job responsibilities The role therefore demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience. Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible, autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making, regarding on-going management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider being beyond their competence, or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease. See JD attached Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential GOC registered Optometrist A detailed understanding of advanced clinical and theoretical optometric procedures relating to the provision of shared care for patients receiving treatment for eye diseases. GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration. Desirable Significant hospital experience in specialist area Research experience in specialist area. Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience. Experience of working in specialist eye clinics. Desirable Post-registration in period in Hospital Environment. Experience of planning and carrying out audit / research. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change. Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and ensure clinical and professional standards are upheld. Values Essential Personal & professional maturity Ability to work on own initiative and in a team Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential GOC registered Optometrist A detailed understanding of advanced clinical and theoretical optometric procedures relating to the provision of shared care for patients receiving treatment for eye diseases. GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration. Desirable Significant hospital experience in specialist area Research experience in specialist area. Experience Essential Significant post qualifying experience. Experience of working in specialist eye clinics. Desirable Post-registration in period in Hospital Environment. Experience of planning and carrying out audit / research. Aptitude and Abilities Essential Flexible approach to working including problem solving skills, management of change. Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and ensure clinical and professional standards are upheld. Values Essential Personal & professional maturity Ability to work on own initiative and in a team 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Road Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)