Pre-registration Optometrist

1 month ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Pre-registration Optometrist to join our dynamic team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a Pre-registration Optometrist, you will have the opportunity to work under supervision in a range of hospital optometry and ophthalmology clinics, including specialist medical contact lenses, low vision assessment, adult refraction, and paediatric refraction and dispensing.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for working under supervision to develop their clinical skills and knowledge in a hospital setting. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of patients, including those with visual and hearing impairments, and will be expected to demonstrate a caring and considerate approach. You will also be required to work towards independent working with minimal supervision once training has been completed.

About Us

Our department is a friendly and dynamic team of 20 optometrists and 8 optometry technicians. We work closely with ophthalmology and orthoptic teams, providing a range of opportunities for learning and development. The Ophthalmology unit within Gloucestershire Hospitals is recognised nationally as being in the forefront of Ophthalmology in the UK and is highly regarded for clinical training and research.

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to work in both of the main Ophthalmology Outpatients departments at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. Access to transportation would be an advantage. The post holder will have one principle supervisor and additional supervisors who will work closely and support them throughout the pre-registration period. As well as working within the hospital setting, the post holder will have a session per week at a local community optometrist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Working towards Optometry BSc (hons) degree
  • Registration with General Optical Council as student optometrist

Desirable

  • Potential for 2:1 Optometry BSc (hons) degree

Experience

  • Relevant experience working in healthcare clinical environment
  • Experience as an observer/volunteer in NHS (ideally ophthalmology/optometry) setting
  • Work experience in optometric practice as student/optical assistant
  • Previous experience working with elderly, vulnerable or visual impaired patients

Knowledge/Skills

  • Competent level of IT skills
  • Good communication skills with patients and other staff members
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Able to work on own initiative and within a team
  • Ensure accuracy, clinical precision and demonstrate attention to detail

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