Optometrist

Main area Optometry Grade Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term end date 31/01/2027 - Maternity cover) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Tuesday and Thursday) Job ref 271-SS-7583125Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £56,276 - £63,176 pro rata per annum inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 17/12/2025 23:59OptometristBand 7Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team in our new Sight & Sound Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital.You will be required to provide extended role optometric support in a variety of different specialties of the busy Paediatric Ophthalmology department. These include Corneal, Retinal, Neurophthalmology and Complex Paediatric clinics as well as contact lens and low vision clinics. The post also includes involvement in the research being carried out in the department.We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with paediatric and hospital experience who can carry out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures. You must have experience of working with children, have a caring, sensitive approach and enjoy working within a team.Fixed term end date 31/01/2027Main duties of the jobTo carry out the administration required to maintain the service as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by the line managerWorking both individually and as a member of the Ophthalmic team to provide advanced Optometric and Ophthalmological support within the Uveitis clinic.To undertake a wide range of complex clinical services as an extended role paediatric optometristDiscussing and informing patients and parents of highly complex and sensitive issues relating to their eye condition and treatment thereof.To provide some teaching and training at post-graduate level to a multi-discipline teamPossible research into relevant Optometric and Ophthalmological areas both individually and as part of the teamTo communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary teamLiaising with external professionals and services involved with the childProviding both verbal and written support to parentsMaintaining accurate recordsWorking for our organizationGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.Person specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesOur always valuesExperience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.Qualified optometrist MCOptom or FCOptom General Optical Council registeredOngoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal DevelopmentHigher qualifications relevant to post or evidence of study towards a qualification in: o Paediatric Optometry o Independent prescriber o Medical Retina o GlaucomaExperience/KnowledgeOptometric management of young childrenHospital optometry – minimum of 2 years post registrationExperience of complex and paediatric refractionIndirect ophthalmoscopy – head set and slit lamp techniquesPaediatric contact lens and LVA experienceFundus photography and OCT interpretationSkills/AbilitiesEmpathy with child-centred careGood communication skills (oral and written)Experience in spreadsheet management and research data collectionPlease be advised that:The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr