Specialist Optometrist | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 13 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum/pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2024 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6218287/223-SOT-257 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Optometrist to join the expanding Optometry team at The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Optometrist who is keen to develop their clinical skills in core Optometry and progress their specialist clinical interest in areas such as Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Intravitreal injections & Laser.
The post holder is a practitioner who will provide a broad range of core and highly specialised services to support the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments. Procedures involve the use of specialist ophthalmic instrumentation to a high degree of accuracy. Analysis and interpretation of specialist test results will be necessary to prescribe the appropriate optical appliances and plan or revise individual programmes of patient care.
As a senior clinician, the post holder is expected to be capable of managing complex cases independently and to provide clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues as necessary.
The post holder will be required to actively contribute to teaching, audit, clinical governance, and departmental administration.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work in a range of core and specialist clinics, working alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists and other Specialist Optometrists & Orthoptists.
The job role will develop around the specific skills and interests of the successful candidate. There are opportunities to work in Paediatric, Cataract, Urgent Eye Care, Glaucoma, Medical Retina Clinics.
The post holder will be required to deliver highly skilled and specialist clinical support to the Ophthalmology service. To undertake a range of advanced optometric clinical and specialist investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assess, diagnose, treat and educate patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant.
Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision (“To provide excellent care for the communities we serve”) and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most – our patients and their families.
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Jun 2024