The post-holder will be expected to work as a highly advanced clinical Optometrist (Principal) across a variety of sub-specialties within the Ophthalmology Department, whilst also carrying out the responsibilities as Professional Lead Optometrist for the Hospital wide Optometry Service. Highly advanced Clinical Optometrists have the highest level of specialist clinical training, knowledge, skills and experience within Hospital Eye Service Optometry to provide disease treatment, patient care and management of both optometric and specific ophthalmological caseloads.
This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The role demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex, and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision-making regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider beyond their competence or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex, and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision-making regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider beyond their competence or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential GOC registered Optometrist A detailed understanding of advanced clinical and theoretical optometric procedures relating to the provision of shared care for patients receiving treatment for eye diseases. GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration.
Desirable Significant hospital experience in specialist area Research experience in specialist area.
Experience
Essential Significant post-qualifying experience. Experience of working in specialist eye clinics.
Desirable Post-registration period in Hospital Environment. Experience of planning and carrying out audit/research.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential Flexible approach to working including problem-solving skills, management of change. Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and ensure clinical and professional standards are upheld.
Values
Essential Personal & professional maturity Ability to work on own initiative and in a team
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy Road
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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This post is fixed term for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The role demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex, and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision-making regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider beyond their competence or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role demands the highest level of individual professional responsibility within clinical optometry, exceeding that of both community and more traditional hospital eye service optometrists in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Within a number of sub-specialist areas of patient care, post holders will wherever possible autonomously deliver a wide range of advanced, specialised, complex, and non-routine work, with responsibility for patient examination and complex clinical decision-making regarding ongoing management/treatment of a number of sight-threatening eye diseases. The post-holder will work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, carrying out joint treatment decisions, and discuss and seek guidance on management of cases that they consider beyond their competence or where they consider that a surgical opinion is required. Typically, the post-holder will make decisions regarding initiation and review of medical/pharmacological management and will be expected to understand and manage the interface between medical and surgical management of eye disease.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential GOC registered Optometrist A detailed understanding of advanced clinical and theoretical optometric procedures relating to the provision of shared care for patients receiving treatment for eye diseases. GOC Independent Prescribing Speciality Registration.
Desirable Significant hospital experience in specialist area Research experience in specialist area.
Experience
Essential Significant post-qualifying experience. Experience of working in specialist eye clinics.
Desirable Post-registration period in Hospital Environment. Experience of planning and carrying out audit/research.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential Flexible approach to working including problem-solving skills, management of change. Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively and ensure clinical and professional standards are upheld.
Values
Essential Personal & professional maturity Ability to work on own initiative and in a team
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy Road
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
110-PST004-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
