Pre Registration Optometrist
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,524.00 to £28,010.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £25524.00 - £28010.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Newport, NP20 2UB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | H9040-24-0773 |
Summary
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Use of optical instruments for measurement purposes such as retinoscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, Humphrey visual fields,corneal topography and tonometry. Undertake, with appropriate supervision Paediatric refractions, fundoscopy and Complex contact lens fitting and follow up Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the care delivered to all patients is of the highest standards and quality. To develop clinical decision-making skills and work towards becoming an autonomous clinician in all areas of Core Optometry whilstgaining more experience in extended roles. Analysis of optometric clinical tests following eye examinations under appropriate supervision Initially with qualified supervision, building towards independence in relation to formulating management and treatment plans, and makeonwards referral where necessary. To update patient notes accordingly in line with good clinical practice principles. To ensure that all administrative tasks associated with their patients are completed in a timely manner to avoid delay to patient care. To manage their own workload with regards to assessment deadlines To ensure that all aspects of clinical governance are adhered to; specifically with regards to patient records and data for the use ofclinical development. To follow national and local protocol with regards to the follow-up/discharge and management of patients, including recent WGOSpathways, under the supervision of a qualified colleague