To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads in relevant sub-speciality clinics focused on advanced optometric extended roles. This includes making decisions regarding treatment options such as prescribing of eye related medication, listing patients for cataract surgery and discharge or referral to sub speciality Consultant. The main focus will be Pre- and Post-operative cataract management, Stable/Acute Glaucoma service, Eye Casualty/Triage, Corneal and Medical Retina clinics. To work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads presenting in Core optometric services. This includes refraction (routine, diagnostic and paediatric) theatre refractions, specialist medical contact lens management (keratoconus, post-graft, high myopia/hyperopia, cosmetic, diagnostic), visual impairment rehabilitation, in-house spectacle To work closely with the Principal and Lead Optometrists, to deliver a comprehensive range of Core Optometric services and advanced extended role clinics, to the highest standard of quality and Promote best practice throughout Optometry and provide expert advice to Optometrist, Medical staff and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex Responsibility for overseeing training for and to personally undertake specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise. For example, foreign body removal from the Responsible for applying advanced specialised clinical techniques including corneal pachymetry, ocular B-scan and corneal topography to provide specialised clinical interpretation for the To participate in the audit frameworks within the department and cooperate fully in any audit of clinical work and competency assessments undertaken by the leads and To assist in implementing any change identified. For further details please see the attached job description.