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Sessional Optometrist Wet AMD in Brecon
3 months ago
We are looking for a highly motivated Sessional Optometrist to join our Wet AMD services on the bank register. This will cover both Brecon & Llandrindod Wells Hospital. Up to two sessions each week (both on a Friday) are available, but as a minimum successful candidates will be expected to normally work no less than 4 sessions in any calendar month. Each session will comprise the interpretation of OCT imaging and performing Volk retinal assessment to inform supervising medical clinicians of treatment options. An ability to inject or a willingness to be trained to inject will also be a distinct advantage.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner who will provide a broad range of highly skilled core and specialised services. This will involve making patient management decisions that must take account of precise diagnosis, known medical and ocular co-morbidity and the individual circumstances and needs of the patient. Also provide clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues, as necessary.
Actively contribute to teaching, audit, clinical governance and departmental administration.
Procedures are likely to involve the use of specialist and high value ophthalmic instrumentation to a high degree of accuracy. Analysis and interpretation of specialist test results will be necessary to plan or revise individual programmes of patient care.
Demonstrate, or be prepared to develop competence in practice beyond GOC core competency. Evidence this by satisfying competency assessments under the direction of the Lead Consultant.
Up to two sessions each week (both on a Friday) are available, but as a minimum successful candidates will be expected to normally work no less than 4 sessions in any calendar month. Each session will comprise the interpretation of OCT imaging and performing Volk retinal assessment to inform supervising medical clinicians of treatment options. An ability to inject or a willingness to be trained to inject will also be a distinct advantage.
Working for our organisation
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential criteria
Masters or equivalent experience
Qualified Optometrist
Registered with the GOC
Evidence of CPD/CET in accordance with GOC regulations
Evidence of additional specialist knowledge through training / extended study to post graduate level e.g. College of Optometrists Higher Diploma / modular MSc
Basic knowledge of “extended role” of Optometric practice
Desirable criteria
Previous Hospital Eye Service experience
Experience
Essential criteria
Significant post registration experience
Capable of managing complex cases independently
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in a hospital setting
Demonstrate ability in supervising and managing others
Demonstrate awareness of audit and quality issues
Aptitudes and Abilities
Essential criteria
Basic level IT skills, Microsoft Office, Excel
High degree of manual dexterity and hand, eye, and sensory coordinat
Good organisational skills
Excellent clinical skills including competent use of highly complex equipment
Ability to work in a pressured environment
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Willing to undergo formal inservice training and assessment for extended role responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to express information in a clear, concise and understandable way both verbally and in writing
Ability to work in high-pressured environments
Desirable criteria
Ability to speak Welsh
Ability to teach and educate others
Values
Essential criteria
Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential criteria
Ability to work in unpleasant working conditions, for example with an aggressive patient
Ability to help patients safely in and out of a wheelchair
