Dispensing Optician

2 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and committed Dispensing Opticians to work with us in the Royal Eye Infirmary. This is a very exciting opportunity to work with us in our new REI building which opened October 2023.

We are a small collaborative team of qualified Dispensing Opticians, and work closely with our colleagues in Optometry, Orthoptics, imaging, advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners, and ophthalmologists.

Post qualification experience is desirable, as we have Pre-registration Optometrists who require supervision in the dispensing service.

**Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification**

As a department, we are dedicated to the development of a strong Optometry team ready for the future. The post holder will have an important role of providing the best cosmetic and practical dispensing solution to optimise the visual outcome in all types of dispensing. You will be involved in dispensing complex prescriptions and work with children and adults with additional needs, as well as babies. You will have an opportunity for specialist dispensing including Ptosis props, frame modifications and low vision aids.

To deliver a high-quality dispensing service to HES patients.

To manage relevant DSE requirements for staff members within the trust.

To include fitting of optical appliances.

Specialised advice on high powered prescriptions, complex prescriptions and multifocal prescriptions.

Specialised advice on spectacle frame materials.

Repairs to existing spectacles.

Checking of spectacles ready to be issued to patients.

Contacting patients for collection of spectacles (or posting).

Making or chasing orders and dealing with patient queries.

Carry out low vision aid in follow up assessments as required.

Carry out contact lens teach sessions as required.

Advise on suitable products for dry eye management and lid hygiene.

Assist in management of a financially efficient contact lens service.

Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training.

Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort.

Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures.

Promote health education both within and outside the Trust and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues.

Report and manage untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures.


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