Job summary A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Fridays only). Main duties of the job As a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care. Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs: Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma Minor eye conditions Patient support and education The position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent). Location - Lordswood Surgery Days - Friday About us HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Locum Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number U0024-25-0006 Job locations Lordswood Medical Practice 54 Lordswood Road Birmingham B17 9DB Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include the below needs: Testing Times The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following: HCA 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields, and Vision examinations Optometrist 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include the below needs: Testing Times The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following: HCA 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields, and Vision examinations Optometrist 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC in Optometry or equivalent Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma IP Registered Professional/statutory registration GOC Registered Experience Essential Hospital setting or community-based experience Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour 32 appointment per day) Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC in Optometry or equivalent Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma IP Registered Professional/statutory registration GOC Registered Experience Essential Hospital setting or community-based experience Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour 32 appointment per day) 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 HealthHarmonie Address Lordswood Medical Practice 54 Lordswood Road Birmingham B17 9DB Employer's website https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)