Optometrist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 2ED |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7288367/824-NORTH-7288367 |
Summary
We have a part time 0.2 WTE Band 7 post for Optometrist with previous clinical experience
We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team
Band 7 Optometrist post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.
The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a mixed caseload of patients
Applicants should have 2 years’ experience
You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children
You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff.
You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services
If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service then please apply.
• To work closely with other Orthoptists and Health Care Professionals in order to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a range of extended role services (dependent upon experience) to the highest standards of quality and care
• To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from babies to the elderly and those who have varying communication skills.
• To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meets the changing needs of the Directorate and other outside agencies.
• To undertake administrative duties as required by the role undertaken.
• To participate in clinical audit and research
• To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology (ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses, Orthoptists and other health professionals).
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Sunday 13 Jul 2025