Optometrist Specialist

1 week ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced Optometrist to join our busy Ophthalmology department at the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly environment where staff pride themselves on supporting each other and delivering the highest quality of service and care.

The role involves providing core and extended role optometry services, contributing to the clinical management of patients in collaboration with the ophthalmology team. This includes undertaking refractive assessment and ocular examination for paediatric and adult patients, working in an extended role capacity in Glaucoma, AMD and other ophthalmology clinics, and working closely with colleagues in optometry, orthoptics and ophthalmology for the best management of the patient.

The ideal candidate will have a BSc or equivalent in Optometry, completion of a pre-registration year, evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development, and evidence of ability to work alone and prioritise workload. Post qualification experience in hospital optometry is desirable.

At GWH, we are focused on providing the best possible, personalised care to our patients. We believe in treating patients as quickly as possible, helping them to get better faster by offering a range of outpatient clinics, day case, and in-patient surgery across the whole Ophthalmology arena.

Main Duties
  1. Undertake refractive assessment and ocular examination for paediatric and adult patients.
  2. Work in an extended role capacity in Glaucoma, AMD and other ophthalmology clinics.
  3. Work closely with colleagues in optometry, orthoptics and ophthalmology for the best management of the patient.
Person Specification
  • BSc or equivalent in Optometry.
  • Completion of pre-registration year.
  • Evidence of appropriate ongoing professional development.
  • Evidence of ability to work alone and prioritise workload.
Desirable
  • Post qualification experience in hospital optometry.

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