An exciting opportunity has arisen for one or more enthusiastic and motivated full or part time Optometrists to join our friendly Ophthalmology department based mainly at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Part time applications will be considered for a minimum of 1 days per week , so if you would like the challenge of Hospital Optometry and the support of the consultant ophthalmologists to improve your clinical practice this is the role for you.

The clinical workload will involve core clinics including the assessment of new and current patients attending the contact lens optometry service where we provide therapeutic contact lens fittings and aftercare for a wide variety of patients, and include paediatric refraction (both with and without cycloplegia) at RBH and possibly also off-site at our other local hospitals. On the job training and supervision will be provided. Specialist clinics utilising IP include Glaucoma clinics, macula clinics and working in the Eye Emergency Department.

Support to those wanting to undertake their IP qualification will also be considered

This role requires GOC Registration

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with a team of four experienced Optometrists, Consultant Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmic technicians and other support staff.

The successful post holder should have a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Experience in contact lens practice is desirable, and previous hospital optometry experiencewould be advantageous but not essential. An Independent prescribing qualification is again advantageous, but not essential.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GOC Registration
• Experience with Contact lens - competent in soft and RGP fitting and aftercare

Desirable

• Experience in complex contact lens work in hospital contact lens clinics
• Experience in scleral contact lenses

Experience

Essential

• Experience in paediatric eye care - competent in cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic retinoscopy

Desirable

• Experience in hospital paediatric ophthalmology clinics

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role
• Problem solving skills
• Planning and prioritisation skills
• Computer literacy particularly working with e.g. excel spreadsheets and access databases including IT Systems

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in full range of optometry roles

Desirable

• Qualifications in extended roles - glaucoma, macula, IP

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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