Specialist Optometrist - Part Time Fixed Term
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist optometrist to join our optometry team in Moorfields South. There are part-time fixed term sessional vacancies at our St. George's site on Tuesday and Wednesday in medical retina, external eye disease, glaucoma and contact lens services. Moorfields Eye Hospital is a post-graduate teaching Hospital of international acclaim, dedicated to excellence in patient care, training and research. The Optometry Department has expanded rapidly with increasing extended role activities across Moorfields' sites. The Optometry Department has over 160 optometrists and provides clinical services for refraction, low vision assessment, medical contact lenses as well as extended role. We play a significant role in the training of ophthalmic professionals and in collaboration with UCL our optometry education has recently expanded to provide College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications. Our research priorities reflect the developing role of optometrists and our close links with the Institute of Ophthalmology. Main Duties of the Job
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients. Job Responsibilities
To provide a wide range of optometric services, which can include: Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract or External Disease. Working in extended role outside ophthalmology clinics, e.g. without medical support in clinic, e.g. Childrens Vision Clinic. Refraction, including adult and paediatric; diagnostic and post-operative cases. Medical Contact Lenses. Low Vision Clinics, adult and paediatric. Refracting patients to specific protocols as part of studies. Supervising junior staff in their clinical roles. Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Competent use of a slit-lamp to examine the anterior and posterior eye with specialist lenses. Competent performance of retinoscopy. Ability to analyse and interpret ocular imaging e.g. OCT, visual fields, topography to an advanced clinical level e.g. diagnosis. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write clinical summaries, referral letters, reports, papers. Ability to identify service improvement needs. Good interpersonal skills highlighting the complexity of multidisciplinary team working, in challenging work environments, and the overall needs of the service. Ability to sensitively communicate complex information in a range of situations e.g. clinical information to patients, unwelcome & bad news. Experience
Post-qualification Hospital experience >3 years. Experience of examining vulnerable groups of patients e.g. CYP / additional needs. Hospital extended role experience. Community shared care experience. Experience with clinical teaching. Experience in audit/research. Experience of dealing with quality and safety issues e.g. complaints, incidents, risk assessment. Qualification
BSC Optometry and registration. Specialist College of Optometrist Diploma in Independent Prescribing. MSc in Optometry/Ophthalmology. Specialist College of Optometrist Prof Cert Qualifications. Specialist College of Optometrist Higher Qualifications. Professional Registration
GOC registration. 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. Contract Details
Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year (Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata as Part Time) Contract: Fixed term for 12 months Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 273-DS-6837603 Job Locations
Moorfields at St. George's University Hospital
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Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist optometrist to join our optometry team in Moorfields South. There are part-time fixed term sessional vacancies at our St. George's site on Tuesday and Wednesday in medical retina, external eye disease, glaucoma and contact lens services. Moorfields Eye Hospital is a post-graduate teaching Hospital of international acclaim, dedicated to excellence in patient care, training and research. The Optometry Department has expanded rapidly with increasing extended role activities across Moorfields' sites. The Optometry Department has over 160 optometrists and provides clinical services for refraction, low vision assessment, medical contact lenses as well as extended role. We play a significant role in the training of ophthalmic professionals and in collaboration with UCL our optometry education has recently expanded to provide College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications. Our research priorities reflect the developing role of optometrists and our close links with the Institute of Ophthalmology. Main Duties of the Job
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients. To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients. Job Responsibilities
To provide a wide range of optometric services, which can include: Working in an 'extended role' capacity in a variety of ophthalmology clinics which can include Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract or External Disease. Working in extended role outside ophthalmology clinics, e.g. without medical support in clinic, e.g. Childrens Vision Clinic. Refraction, including adult and paediatric; diagnostic and post-operative cases. Medical Contact Lenses. Low Vision Clinics, adult and paediatric. Refracting patients to specific protocols as part of studies. Supervising junior staff in their clinical roles. Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills
Competent use of a slit-lamp to examine the anterior and posterior eye with specialist lenses. Competent performance of retinoscopy. Ability to analyse and interpret ocular imaging e.g. OCT, visual fields, topography to an advanced clinical level e.g. diagnosis. Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write clinical summaries, referral letters, reports, papers. Ability to identify service improvement needs. Good interpersonal skills highlighting the complexity of multidisciplinary team working, in challenging work environments, and the overall needs of the service. Ability to sensitively communicate complex information in a range of situations e.g. clinical information to patients, unwelcome & bad news. Experience
Post-qualification Hospital experience >3 years. Experience of examining vulnerable groups of patients e.g. CYP / additional needs. Hospital extended role experience. Community shared care experience. Experience with clinical teaching. Experience in audit/research. Experience of dealing with quality and safety issues e.g. complaints, incidents, risk assessment. Qualification
BSC Optometry and registration. Specialist College of Optometrist Diploma in Independent Prescribing. MSc in Optometry/Ophthalmology. Specialist College of Optometrist Prof Cert Qualifications. Specialist College of Optometrist Higher Qualifications. Professional Registration
GOC registration. 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. Contract Details
Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year (Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata as Part Time) Contract: Fixed term for 12 months Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 273-DS-6837603 Job Locations
Moorfields at St. George's University Hospital
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