Main area: Optometrist
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent (We will consider job shares for those wishing to work part-time.)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (We will consider job shares for those wishing to work part-time.)
Job ref: 213-PRUH-6656646-A
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 08:00
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an optometrist to join our friendly and forward-looking team. We are particularly looking for someone with hospital contact lens and paediatric experience. The successful candidate will join a team of 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 10 orthoptists, 6 optometrists, 2 Ophthalmic Scientific Practitioners and our ECLO.
The Ophthalmology Department at King’s is large, with 19 consultants covering all sub-specialities of ophthalmology. We have a large ophthalmology research office, supporting a varied range of research projects. King’s serves a dynamic, diverse and vibrant local population, providing a wide range of tertiary and specialist services.
In addition, we can offer sessions across South East London, including Denmark Hill, Lewisham and Queen Mary's Sidcup. We welcome applicants with experience, however, we also welcome those who aspire to develop their extended skills and knowledge – we can then offer a band 6 to 7 run through. Funding can be made available for those interested in independent prescribing.
Main duties of the job
* To work within the multi-disciplinary team working autonomously as an optometrist, managing a wide and complex clinical caseload.
* Working collaboratively to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ophthalmology service.
* To develop extended roles.
* To continually audit the optometry service.
We are interested in attracting an optometrist with contact lens and paediatric experience. Your job plan may also include:
* Emergency
* Cornea
* Medical retina
* Research
* Low visual aids
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan, aiming for net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
* To undertake highly skilled, specialist and extended roles.
* To take sole responsibility for the assessment of your workload which will cover a wide, varied and complex patient group.
* To be responsible for the prioritising appropriate onward referral of patients.
* To conclude a diagnosis, supported by sound investigative techniques using problem solving and advanced analytical skills.
* To develop treatment plans for individual patients (orthoptic, ophthalmic, optical and surgical).
* To provide advice and support to patients and relatives regarding visual problems.
* To assess patients pre-operatively and discuss with the ophthalmologist the need for surgical intervention.
* To assess patients post-operatively and carry out the appropriate treatment.
* To discharge patients or organise appropriate onward referral for their ongoing care.
* To observe safe working practices and equipment procedures that comply with legislative requirements and health and safety regulations.
Administrative Responsibilities
* To take responsibility for all administrative paperwork ensuring it is kept in order and up to date.
* To deal with telephone queries and make appropriate decisions on limited information.
Communication and Representation
* To write appropriate patient records and hospital case notes.
* To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Education and Training
* Mentor junior members of the team and new starters.
Research and Service Development
* To collaborate with research leads over recruitment to studies.
Person specification
Qualification
* Degree/Diploma in Optometry
* GOC registration
* Independent prescribing
Experience
* Extended role experience
* Evidence of appropriate knowledge base and CPD.
Skills and competence
* GOC code of professional conduct.
* Able to manage own workload and use own initiative.
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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