Optometrist Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optometrist Specialist to join our team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. As a key member of our Ophthalmology department, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our Glaucoma service.

• Deliver a wide range of highly specialized clinical services, including autonomous and collaborative face-to-face and virtual clinical care in Glaucoma.
• Be responsible for the clinical and policy development of the Glaucoma service, working closely with clinical and department leads.
• Participate in clinical audit, teaching, and research, and devise and implement new strategies to meet the demands of the service.
• Lead and grow a team of specialist optometrists and nurses to deliver standalone clinics and support established consultant-led clinics.

• BSc Honours degree in Optometry or a related field, with a Masters-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Registration with the General Optical Council as an Optometrist, or First-level registered Nurse, or Registration with HCPC.
• Independent prescriber status, or willingness to work towards it, depending on clinical sub-specialty.
• Minimum of five years' post-registration experience, including work at Band 7 or above, with a proven track record of significant broad-based post-registration experience relevant to the post.

• A competitive salary and benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including training and education programs to support career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment, with a focus on teamwork and professional development.

• We are a long-established and expanding Ophthalmology department, committed to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services.
• We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating a workplace where all colleagues feel valued and supported.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, to support work-life balance and career development.