The Orthoptic and Optometry team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust consists of a team of seven Orthoptists and three part-time Optometrists working closely together with the Consultant Ophthalmologists to provide a high standard of care to our paediatric and adult patients. We work to the Trust's ethos of providing the patient with safe, compassionate, joined-up care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Optometrist to join our team working predominantly with paediatric patients but also some low vision patients where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric ophthalmologist, providing optometry paediatric review. Additionally, there would be training opportunities to expand into medical contact lenses through formal training and clinical practice.
Main duties of the job This band 6 role is involved in the provision of core optometry work to the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments and patients predominantly involving the core paediatric elements of hospital optometry. You will be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated retinoscopy, you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage clinical care. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not available in the private setting. There would also be the opportunity to undertake some training for Low Visual Aid work if required and through formal training to expand into the area of medical contact lenses.
About us Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who can undertake all the aspects of the core paediatric Optometry hospital role. We may also be able to train applicants in a qualification for the low vision service with involvement with clinics within this service once trained and where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing Optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated retinoscopy, you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage the cases. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not managed in the private setting. Additionally, we would be able to offer the opportunity through formal training to expand into medical contact lens clinics. We would encourage you to contact the department for more information on the possible working hours and responsibilities and duties of the post via email.
Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential
Current GOC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Experience in paediatric refraction Good communication and organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills. IT skills.
Desirable
Experience in low vision aids / willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience/interest in specialist contact lens work/ willingness to undertake additional training if required
Experience Essential
Experience in paediatric refraction
Qualifications Essential
Bsc Hon (Optometry) MCOptom
Desirable
Significant post-graduate experience
Special Requirements Essential
Well-developed hand/eye co-ordination, skilled to work with all ages of patients. Flexible. Enthusiastic.
Desirable
Receptive to change
Employer details Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Optometrist to join our team working predominantly with paediatric patients but also some low vision patients where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric ophthalmologist, providing optometry paediatric review. Additionally, there would be training opportunities to expand into medical contact lenses through formal training and clinical practice.
Main duties of the job This band 6 role is involved in the provision of core optometry work to the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments and patients predominantly involving the core paediatric elements of hospital optometry. You will be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated retinoscopy, you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage clinical care. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not available in the private setting. There would also be the opportunity to undertake some training for Low Visual Aid work if required and through formal training to expand into the area of medical contact lenses.
About us Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who can undertake all the aspects of the core paediatric Optometry hospital role. We may also be able to train applicants in a qualification for the low vision service with involvement with clinics within this service once trained and where service needs allow. You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing Optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with the Orthoptist. All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working. In addition to skills with dilated retinoscopy, you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage the cases. This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases not managed in the private setting. Additionally, we would be able to offer the opportunity through formal training to expand into medical contact lens clinics. We would encourage you to contact the department for more information on the possible working hours and responsibilities and duties of the post via email.
Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential
Current GOC Registration
Special Skills & Knowledge Essential
Experience in paediatric refraction Good communication and organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills. IT skills.
Desirable
Experience in low vision aids / willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience/interest in specialist contact lens work/ willingness to undertake additional training if required
Experience Essential
Experience in paediatric refraction
Qualifications Essential
Bsc Hon (Optometry) MCOptom
Desirable
Significant post-graduate experience
Special Requirements Essential
Well-developed hand/eye co-ordination, skilled to work with all ages of patients. Flexible. Enthusiastic.
Desirable
Receptive to change
Employer details Employer name: County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address: Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
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