Main area: Ophthalmology: Optometry
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Three days (six sessions))
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (3 days per week)
Job ref: 387-S-6352-NG
Site: Bristol Eye Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/01/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Optometrists provide clinical care in association with medical staff and Orthoptists, undertaking clinical management decisions regarding patients with vision problems which require a specialist optometric approach to their care. Optometrists are expected to take on extended roles including, the co-management of children and the monitoring of patients with keratoconus (and post corneal collagen cross-linking patients) in the corneal clinic.
Optometrists are expected to undertake, after suitable training, advanced, specialised, complex and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision making regarding ongoing management of patients with a wide range of diseases.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a specialised range of extended role services to the highest standards of quality and care at Bristol Eye Hospital as well as our outreach clinics.
* To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages.
* To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meet the changing needs of the service.
* To undertake specific administrative duties as agreed with the Clinical Leads and management.
* To undertake clinical audit and research as agreed with the Clinical Lead.
* To provide optometric teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* BSc(hons) in optometry or recognised by GOC equivalent.
* Full registration with the General Optical Council (GOC).
* Masters degree and/or approved additional qualifications in related optometric subjects.
* Independent prescriber.
Knowledge and Experience
* Clinical knowledge of Ophthalmic conditions and care.
* Knowledge of technical skills within ophthalmology, in posterior and anterior segment examinations.
* Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
* Theoretical and practical ophthalmic knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices.
* Experience in paediatric optometry.
Skills and Abilities
* Clinical skills in ophthalmic examination & diagnosis.
* Excellent interpersonal skills: verbal, written and electronic.
* Ability to communicate complex, sensitive, condition-related information to patients, relatives and staff at all levels.
* Able to travel to peripheral clinics as part of their clinical timetable.
* Skills in extended clinical settings.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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