Pre-registration Optometrist Position

5 days ago


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

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Pre-registration Optometrist. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent optometry graduate to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive hospital environment.

Main Duties

The successful candidate 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. They will be expected to work towards independent working with minimal supervision once training has been completed.

About Us

The Ophthalmology unit within Gloucestershire Hospitals is recognised nationally as being in the forefront of Ophthalmology in the UK and the unit is highly regarded for clinical training and research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to complete their pre-registration period within a friendly and dynamic department of 20 optometrists and 8 optometry technicians.

Job Responsibilities

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

Essential

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

Desirable

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


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