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Glaucoma Practitioner Optometrist/Orthoptist/Nurse
| Posting date: | 01 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9196-25-1390 |
Summary
To be able to work as an autonomous glaucoma practitioner as part of the glaucoma care team, referring to service protocols set at GSTT in accordance with NICE guidelines. To provide appropriate care within specialist glaucoma clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans. To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment To regularly review glaucoma policies and implement changes with the head of Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist. Liaise with Lead Glaucoma Nurse Specialist regarding any problems with service delivery. To be responsible for administration associated with the glaucoma service. To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times on open eyes. To be responsible for the safe keeping and maintenance of all equipment belonging to the service, including calibration of devices. Act as a mentor for other professionals within the service and maintain a high standard of professional care and expertise. To undertake a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including, goldmann tonometry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, and optic disc assessment, and interpretation of automated perimetry and OCT scans of optic nerves/macular imaging to ascertain a glaucoma diagnosis and assess stability of the condition and formulate a management plan. To be able to select the appropriate ophthalmic tests for each patient To assess patient results and act when they show instability or new clinical signs