Pre-Reg Optometrist - August 2025 | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,279 - £33,116 Per Annum, Inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6216980/273-DC-6980 |
Summary
These posts are due to commence 1st August 2025
Pre-registration optometrists gain experience in diagnostic, pre- & post- operative, paediatric and routine refraction, contact lenses, low vision assessment, spectacle dispensing and automated visual field analysis.
Every case is discussed with one of the experienced senior members of the department. Each pre-reg is encouraged to undertake increasingly complex work as the year progresses and will work as part of a team alongside other professional staff.
We organise regular sessions for the pre-reg’s to undertake full routine eye examinations on patients referred for VDU assessments in the hospital, and also in a community practice.
Tutorials and mock exams are arranged throughout the year. Observations in clinics include Glaucoma, A&E, General Ophthalmology, Medical Retina, Strabismus, and the Orthoptic department. All our staff are welcome to attend the hospital’s evening lectures as well as the Optometry Department’s weekly teaching.
1. To participate in optometric services which include (under direct supervision):
Diagnostic, pre and post op, and non-tolerance refractions
Medical/ clinically necessary contact lens management
Low vision assessment
Spectacle dispensing
Visual fields/ “Virtual” glaucoma clinics
VDU staff eye examinations
2. To attend a community practice once a fortnight to carry out routine eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercares and spectacle dispensing under the supervision of a registered Pre-Registration Supervisor.
3. To carry out one additional weekly lunch time and evening session in spectacle dispensing.
4. To observe in extended role clinics under the supervision of a Senior Consultant. These include Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Primary Care and A&E
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
To participate in optometric services which include (under direct supervision):
Diagnostic, pre and post op, and non-tolerance refractions
Medical/ clinically necessary contact lens management
Low vision assessment
Spectacle dispensing
Visual fields/ “Virtual” glaucoma clinics
VDU staff eye examinations
To attend a community practice once a fortnight to carry out routine eye examinations, contact lens fitting and aftercares and spectacle dispensing under the supervision of a registered Pre-Registration Supervisor.
To carry out one additional weekly lunch time and evening session in spectacle dispensing.
To observe in extended role clinics under the supervision of a Senior Consultant. These include Glaucoma, Medical Retina, Primary Care and A&E.
To attend timetabled pre-registered optometrist tutorials held either in the evenings or during lunch time. These tutorials will form the base for induction to hospital optometry and revision for the College of Optometrist Scheme for registration.
To attend department teaching sessions.
To submit continuous Case Records as and when required by the Supervisor.
To maintain a record of all patients seen during the training year.
To be assessed for core competencies as required by the relevant professional bodies.
Any other duties which may be required by the Head of Optometry Department or Clinical Supervisor.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 May 2024