Hospital Optometrist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Optometrist to join our friendly team at James Paget Hospital which consists of 5 Optometrists, 3 Orthoptists and 8 Consultants.


The postprovides a valuable opportunity to develop core optometry skills as well as excellent clinical experience and teaching opportunities and is particularly suitable for Optometrists wishing to expand and consolidate their knowledge and clinical skills in Hospital Optometry extended roles.
The post holder will be required to deliver highly skilled and specialist clinical support to the Ophthalmology service. There are opportunities to work in Glaucoma, retinal, paediatric, corneal, low vision and research services. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
The department is an accredited placement site for Medical and Orthoptic students. We are also involved in the teaching of junior doctors, pre-registration Optometrists and student nurses. The Ophthalmology department is actively engaged in research and audit to improve outcomes for patients. We have regular teaching sessions and opportunities for CPD.
Check visual acuities, IOPs, visual field testing, OCT imaging and perform other ancillary tests as required such as corneal pachymetry etc.


Perform refractions as required including paediatric patients.


Ensure contemporaneous records are kept for all patients seen in clinic.


May be required to comment on/implement policies or propose policy changes to own areas of work.


Communicate effectively with other health professionals, patients and their carers.


Responsibility, in conjunction with Ophthalmology colleagues, for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried out by optometrists in the shared care services if these are developed, including initiation and participation in clinical audit.


Participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council).


Support and contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes.


Contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals if required and present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings.
Bsc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent


James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
James Paget University Hospital