Optometrist

Employer
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Location
liverpool
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata
Closing date
30 Nov 2023

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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated, band 6 optometrist to join our team at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

Candidates seeking full time or part time work will all be considered for this fixed term post. Working as an optometrist you will be supported to develop professionally to your maximum potential. Opportunities exist for further study in postgraduate certification and participating in our many research projects is encouraged.

The post holder will exercise high levels of judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive high quality optometry service for paediatric patients attending Alder Hey ophthalmology department. To work closely with the whole ophthalmology team to deliver a range of paediatric optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.

About us

Alder Hey Children's Health Park is a children's hospital set in the beautiful landscaped gardens of Springfield Park. Our new hospital building opened in October 2015 and offers a unique, relaxing environment. Our team of eye care professionals aims to offer the best paediatric ophthalmology services.

New investment in technologies will support your role within the optometry unit. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute towards the daily running of optometric services including refraction, paediatric cataract, uveitis screening and anterior segment clinics and providing teaching to junior staff and students.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive high quality optometry service for paediatric patients attending Alder Hey ophthalmology department. To work closely with the whole ophthalmology team to deliver a range of paediatric optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.

Person Specification

edcuation and qualifications

Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Degree in Optometry Registered with the General Optical Council


Employer details

Employer name

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Optometry department , Alder Hey Children's NHS FT

Eaton Road,

liverpool

L12 2AP

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411-SUR-23-5686274-A

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