James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified optometrist to work within our very friendly eye department. You will be a hospital optometrist looking to further your career or a community optometrist looking for a new challenge. You will be undertaking core optometric and specialised extended role clinics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team providing Ophthalmic care to the patients of Norfolk and Waveney. For candidates with less experience, we would welcome an application to join the team in a developmental position starting on a Band 6, depending on previous experience and qualification. On offer: Full time Job share Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver highly skilled and specialist clinical support to the Ophthalmology service. To undertake a range of advanced optometric clinical and specialist investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assess, diagnose, treat and educate patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a consultant. The job role will develop around the specific skills and interests of the successful candidate. There are opportunities to work in Glaucoma, retinal, Paediatric, corneal, low vision and research services. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. About us
The department is an accredited placement site for Medical and Orthoptic students. We are also involved in the teaching of junior doctors, pre-registration Optometrists and student nurses. The Ophthalmology department is actively engaged in research and audit to improve outcomes for patients. We have regular teaching sessions and opportunities for CPD. Job responsibilities
To take responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and to provide specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. In the retinal service provide support particularly the ARMD service and diabetic service. This will require the ability to carry out clinical examination and understand clinical signs, as well as interpretation of OCT scans to arrive at appropriate management decisions. In the Glaucoma service, working alongside glaucoma consultants to examine new and existing patients. This will involve using a range of clinical techniques and understanding how to interpret the results of specialist diagnostic tools such as OCT. Check visual acuities, IOPs, visual field testing, OCT imaging and perform other ancillary tests as required such as corneal pachymetry etc. Perform refractions as required including paediatric patients. Contribute to the delivery of optometric teaching and supervision to other ophthalmic professionals. Ensure contemporaneous records are kept for all patients seen in clinic. Work to set departmental protocols. May be required to comment on/implement policies or propose policy changes to own areas of work. Use appropriate IT, including electronic patient records, for clinical and audit purposes. Communicate effectively with other health professionals, patients and their carers. Responsibility, in conjunction with Ophthalmology colleagues, for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried out by optometrists in the shared care services if these are developed, including initiation and participation in clinical audit. Participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council). Support and contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes. Contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals if required and present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Bsc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent Experience
working in a multidisciplinary team Skills
ability to independently assess and make clinical decisions Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata + 14.5% recruitment and retention premium Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic qualified optometrist to work within our very friendly eye department. You will be a hospital optometrist looking to further your career or a community optometrist looking for a new challenge. You will be undertaking core optometric and specialised extended role clinics. You will join a multi-disciplinary team providing Ophthalmic care to the patients of Norfolk and Waveney. For candidates with less experience, we would welcome an application to join the team in a developmental position starting on a Band 6, depending on previous experience and qualification. On offer: Full time Job share Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver highly skilled and specialist clinical support to the Ophthalmology service. To undertake a range of advanced optometric clinical and specialist investigative, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to assess, diagnose, treat and educate patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a consultant. The job role will develop around the specific skills and interests of the successful candidate. There are opportunities to work in Glaucoma, retinal, Paediatric, corneal, low vision and research services. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. About us
The department is an accredited placement site for Medical and Orthoptic students. We are also involved in the teaching of junior doctors, pre-registration Optometrists and student nurses. The Ophthalmology department is actively engaged in research and audit to improve outcomes for patients. We have regular teaching sessions and opportunities for CPD. Job responsibilities
To take responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and to provide specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. In the retinal service provide support particularly the ARMD service and diabetic service. This will require the ability to carry out clinical examination and understand clinical signs, as well as interpretation of OCT scans to arrive at appropriate management decisions. In the Glaucoma service, working alongside glaucoma consultants to examine new and existing patients. This will involve using a range of clinical techniques and understanding how to interpret the results of specialist diagnostic tools such as OCT. Check visual acuities, IOPs, visual field testing, OCT imaging and perform other ancillary tests as required such as corneal pachymetry etc. Perform refractions as required including paediatric patients. Contribute to the delivery of optometric teaching and supervision to other ophthalmic professionals. Ensure contemporaneous records are kept for all patients seen in clinic. Work to set departmental protocols. May be required to comment on/implement policies or propose policy changes to own areas of work. Use appropriate IT, including electronic patient records, for clinical and audit purposes. Communicate effectively with other health professionals, patients and their carers. Responsibility, in conjunction with Ophthalmology colleagues, for the systematic and critical analysis of the quality of work carried out by optometrists in the shared care services if these are developed, including initiation and participation in clinical audit. Participate in continuing professional education and development (as required by the General Optical Council). Support and contribute to clinical research or assessment programmes. Contribute to publishing research/audit findings in peer-reviewed journals if required and present audit/research findings at relevant scientific meetings. Person Specification
Qualifications
Bsc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent Experience
working in a multidisciplinary team Skills
ability to independently assess and make clinical decisions Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust £46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata + 14.5% recruitment and retention premium Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working
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