Optometrist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £60,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £60000.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Nottingham, NG2 1RT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0325-25-0028 |
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ROLE SUMMARY The Optometrist provides the primary clinical review and diagnosis for patients seen in a clinic. They recommend an appropriate course of treatment based on best practice. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Duties and Responsibilities: To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative. To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results. To identify new or deteriorating conditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate. To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions. To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved. To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care. To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment. Administrative Duties: To keep accurate patient health records, including archiving and other requirements of record keeping, and write to GPs and other professionals regarding patient progress and outcomes. To support senior staff in the investigation of complaints and clinical incidents, ensuring that any investigations are thorough and that action plans are completed to enable lessons to be learned and shared. To ensure that infection risks are identified and acted on. To assist in the management of other clinic staff, including improvement of poor performers and discipline of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies. To participate in staff recruitment, induction and appraisal of staff, as required and in line with Newmedicas policies. Professional Duties: To work within the requirements of the code of practice and standard of the College of Optometrists and General Optical Council. To be responsible for and demonstrate commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Clinical Governance. To participate in training and development of clinical and other groups of staff. To actively participate in the appraisal process. To participate in clinical audit and research projects, as required.