Advanced Optometrist | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	19 Mai 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	18 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad:	Chesterfield, S44 5BL
Cwmni:	Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7186525/166-SS-7186525

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Join Our Team as An Advanced Optometrist at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust!

Are you a passionate and experienced Optometrist looking for a career in an acute NHS trust or have experience of working within a hospital setting and now looking for the next career step? Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Optometrist to join our exceptional team!



The Role:Our eye centre requires an Optometrist to provide a robust and professional Optometric service to support our Ophthalmology pathways. An important focus of the role will be to provide objective and subjective refractions to a wide range of patients, but with a special expertise in managing special needs patients who may have more serious or unusual ocular pathology, in a range of age groups. As part of your role there is also the opportunity to develop your autonomy in extended skills in one of our other Ophthalmology pathways such as Cataracts, Medical Retina or Urgent Eye Care.



You’ll thrive in this role because..
• You’ll make a real difference as part of a dedicated and supportive team.
• You’ll enjoy a Part-time role (29 hours per week) with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• You’ll foster a positive and inclusive team spirit where everyone feels a sense of belonging and part of the team.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level professional expertise in the refraction of children and adults, including prescribing glasses.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care through engagement and empowerment of others.
• Collaborate with the Eye Centre Department Lead, Head Orthoptist, Care Unit Matron, and Service Manager to develop and manage the Optometrist service.
• Lead and deliver success across key Ophthalmology Pathways programmes within the Department, including productivity, efficiency, transformation, clinical effectiveness and quality
• Low vision assessment on a small group of patients
• To accept referrals for a small caseload of Bandage contact Lenses, assisting in the monitoring and management of these therapeutic contact lenses alongside their Ophthalmology Care.
• To be responsible and accountable for your clinical caseload and any follow up care.

Essential Qualifications:
• BSc Hon Degree in Optometry and must have completed the additional Pre – Registration year.
• Must be registered as an Optometrist with the General Optical Council.
• Evidence of Post Graduate Qualifications or significant experience, with appropriate professional CPD.
• Previous experience working in a hospital eye service would be desirable
• Previous experience and wide exposure to Optometry in the Primary and Secondary Care Setting.
• Ability to provide a robust and professional Optometric service to support Ophthalmology pathways. Working in a multidisciplinary team.

About Us:At Chesterfield Royal Hospital, we are committed to bringing our people, communities, and partners together to provide patient care we can all be proud of. Our values of Compassion, Ambition, Respect, and Encouragement guide everything we do.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

We are currently rated GOOD by the CQC.

What We Offer:
• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a positive impact on patient care and the overall success of the hospital.

Join Us:If you are a compassionate, ambitious, and respectful Optometrist with a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become a part of our dedicated team and help us achieve our mission of providing exceptional patient care.





Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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This advert closes on Monday 2 Jun 2025

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