Optometrist
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | Northampton, NN3 6JA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0325-25-0039 |
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. 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL ROLES ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Actively promote and market Newmedica and present a positive image of the Company and its activities both within and outside the Healthcare environment. Ensure the quality standards and performance measures applying to the work of the section are met and facilitate continuous improvements in all aspects of the post. Undergo any self-development and training as necessary for success in the role and provide support and development for others where appropriate. Carry out any duties at all times in accordance with the Companys policies including Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety. Promote by positive example both internally and externally, the purpose and vision of Newmedica. Undertake all responsibilities in adherence with Newmedica Policies and Protocols for Infection, Prevention and Control. Undertake any other responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post, which the Principal or their senior management representative may from time to time require. STATUS OF THIS DOCUMENT This job description is a guide to the work that you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time, in consultation with you, to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment. CRIMINAL RECORDS DECLARATION Newmedica is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and we will ask applicants to disclose details of convictions, irrespective of whether they are spent or not. SAFEGUARDING It is the responsibility of all Newmedica employees and contractors to fully comply with Newmedicas safeguarding policies and procedures. Individuals must ensure that they understand their role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse.