We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology Uveitis team at Great Ormond Street Hospital for 6 months to cover maternity leave. The post-holder is required to provide optometric support to the clinic which runs in conjunction with other departments within the hospital.

This is a one day post (Friday) Band 6/7 depending on experience.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with hospital experience who is able to carry out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures.

The successful candidate must have experience of working with children, have a caring, sensitive approach and enjoy working within a team

Main duties of the job

• To carry out the administration required to maintain the service as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by the line manager
• Working 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 optometrist
• Discussing 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 team
• Possible research into relevant Optometric and Ophthalmological areas both individually and as part of the team
• To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team
• Liaising with external professionals and services involved with the child
• Providing both verbal and written support to parents
• Maintaining accurate records

About us

GOSH 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The 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 Specification

Our always values

Essential

• Our always values
• Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

Education, training and qualifications

Essential

• Qualified optometrist MCOptom or FCOptom, General Optical Council registered
• Ongoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal Development

Desirable

• Higher qualifications relevant to post e.g. Paediatric Optometry Independent prescriber

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Empathy with child-centred care
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural framework
• Computing skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions
• Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times

Desirable

• Interest in research
• Use of databases

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Optometric management of young children
• Hospital optometry - minimum of 1 year post registration
• Complex refraction
• Indirect ophthalmoscopy - head set and slit lamp techniques
• Contact lens experience

Desirable

• Experience in research data collection
• OCT measurement and interpretation
• Fundus photography interpretation

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

London

WC1N 3JH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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