Orthoptist (Bank)

**The Lincoln Hospital** is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

**Circle Health Group are proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s 25 best big companies to work for and one of the 10 best companies to work for in the health and social care sector.**

**We have an opportunity for an Optometrist to join their team of staff in the Ophthalmology department.**

**This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.**

**Applicants should meet the following criteria**:

- BSc (Hons) degree in Optometry. General Optical Council registered.
- Demonstrates clear evidence of ongoing professional development Knowledge of clinical issues and their implications for practice.
- Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
- Possession of Post graduate qualifications
- Further qualifications, including specialist diplomas, clinical MSc, Supplementary prescribing status etc desirable
- IT GCSE at grade A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
- Extensive post registration experience required for this post.
- Post graduate theoretical & practical knowledge and experience within the highly specialist field of hospital optometry and ophthalmology.
- Refractive surgery experience would be beneficial.

**Duties of this role include**:

- To assist in the optometry service within the Hospital to the highest standards of quality and care. Working with the consultant body supporting the ophthalmology clinic, low vision aid clinic where applicable; stable glaucoma care, postoperative cataract clinics and stable age-related macular degeneration (AMD) clinics. To participate in and help develop the optometry service.
- Support the team what team to deliver care that helps improves the health of the individual and wider community.
- Support the team as above in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
- Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
- Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
- Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.
- Demonstrate commitment to improving care and the patient experience.
- To undertake a broad range of core optometry services. This will include complex refraction for adult patients, and may include specialist medical contact lens management, corneal topography, colour vision assessment and visual assessment of patients attending for macula treatment.

**Salary & Benefits**:
Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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