Job summary
An exciting vacancy has become available for a part-time role as Senior Optometrist which involves working within the core clinics including the Low Vision clinic and Paediatrics at Whipps Cross. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Optometrist to join our teams for this fixed-term contract starting from April 2025.
The post-holder will work two Wednesdays per month as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.
You will be based in the Eye Treatment Centre at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The Eye Treatment Centre is a dedicated unit covering all ophthalmology specialties including vitreo-retinal, medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and we also have a busy eye emergency service.
You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Optical Services and Ophthalmology Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.
There are significant opportunities to develop within the role gaining experience in extended roles and being involved in audit and research.
Main duties of the job
We are a friendly, close-knit multidisciplinary team consisting of full-time and part-time 12 Orthoptists, 18 Optometrists, 1 Contact Lens Practitioner, 13 Consultants across paediatrics and adult services, a nursing team including HCA's, an ECLO, photography and administrative teams.
We will support you in both your clinical and leadership roles to develop your skills and knowledge. We are in a position to fund courses both in leadership and in clinical areas such as attaining Independent Prescribing and other areas. The extensive range of clinics you can be involved in will also allow you to develop and progress in the areas you enjoy.
We are open to considering applications from Optometrists who would be interested in doing this post as a job share. Working hours and days to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
* Community eye service experience
* Sound clinical experience and judgment underpinned by specialist theoretical knowledge base
* Knowledge/understanding of the optometry profession
Desirable
* Hospital ophthalmology clinical attachment or experience elsewhere
* Research experience
* Audit experience
* Teaching experience
Skills Essential
* Ability to offer super-user status on at least one aspect of specialist optometric instrumentation and/or to undertake extended clinical role
* Ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism throughout patient consultations and achieve sound clinical outcome, even when receiving/delivering complex or distressing information
* Ability to analyse and prioritise complex medical information to help devise appropriate specialized care plans
* Knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Keyboard skills
* Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training
* Ability to undertake highly accurate record keeping using electronic systems
* Time management skills
* Ability to organize, plan and prioritise workload
* Team working and people skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear, logical manner
* Flexible and reliable approach to working patterns
* Caring and considerate attitude
* Well motivated and enthusiastic
* Confident
* Ability to work under pressure
* Able to carry out moderate to intense effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities with frequent interruptions
* Demonstrates attention and accuracy to detail
* Commitment to non-discriminatory practice
* Professional approach in difficult or emotional situations
Knowledge Essential
* Developed knowledge of current best practice in Optometry in the relevant setting
* Understanding legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics
* Keen to invest in continued professional development
* Audit and research experience & knowledge
* Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance
* Knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook)
* Knowledge of electronic patient records e.g. MediSight Ophthalmology
Qualifications Essential
* Registration with the General Optical Council (GOC)
* BSc(Hons) Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry (2i or above), completion of 12-month clinical postgraduate training post and achievement of all General Optical Council competencies as assessed by the College of Optometrists
Desirable
* MOptom (master of Optometry) specialist optometry degree, achieving all General Optical Council competencies
* Further postgraduate Optometric qualification relating to highly specialist aspects of clinical and technical expertise (taught course)
* Independent Prescribing qualification DipTp(IP)
Other Essential
* Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Whipps Cross Hospital, London, E11 1NR
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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