Optometrist
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Worcester, WR4 9FA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0325-25-0030 |
Summary
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. 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.