Principal Optometrist
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,690.00 to £62,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5ZF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0158 |
Summary
To initiate, evaluate and independently plan the management and discharge of individual patients (glaucoma, A&E), based on evidence. To manage independently sight threatening conditions such as glaucoma and wet macular degeneration. To be able to prescribe independently (IP), or be able to work towards this qualification. To independently interpret various imaging tests (e.g. visual fields, OCT, OCTa). To provide highly skilled refraction data necessary to improve vision by means of spectacles and/or highly specialised contact lenses, low vision aids, etc. To provide highly skilled pre and post-operative refractions, topographic and biometric data aimed at the measurement, assessment and evaluation necessary to prioritise surgery. To coordinate and supervise the activities of other departmental members, imaging technicians, pre-registration optometrists, trainee ACPs, and dispensing opticians. To help and advise other hospital staff in the correct use and calibration of complex machineries. To act as a valuable link between the trust and other organisations with regards to delicate issues. Demonstrate a commitment to evidence based practice and clinical excellence and play an active role in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centered care. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate and initiate appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training. Proactively and positively contribute to the achievement of clinical outcomes through individual and team effort. Ensure that resources are used effectively and in accordance with agreed procedures. Promote health education both within and outside the Trust and advise patient, family, and others in health promotion issues. Report and manage untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Trust-wide and local protocols and procedures. For further details please see attached JD and PS