Job summary
- Main area
- Optometrist with Extended role Into Glaucoma
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 388-6271194-AHP
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
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Advanced Optometrist with Extended role in Glaucoma
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and qualified optometrist with an extended role in glaucoma to be a part of our Ophthalmology department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
Full time and part time applicants will be considered
Reports to: Head Orthoptist
Accountable to: Head Orthoptist; and clinically the Consultant Ophthalmologist for Glaucoma
This post is multi disciplinary working alongside Ophthalmologists Optometrists, Orthoptists and Nurses in the delivery of the glaucoma service. It will involve the assessment and management of patients with varying complexity of glaucoma and assisting in the delivery of both face to face and virtual glaucoma clinics, making decisions and working both autonomously ,alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists .
The possession of the Professional Higher Certificate in glaucoma would be preferred as well as an Independent Prescribing qualification, or working towards this would be an advantage .
Main duties of the job
- To work in a multidisciplinary environment alongside optometrists, nurses, specialist orthoptists and ophthalmologists in the delivery of the glaucoma service.
- To assess and manage patients with varying complexity of glaucoma.
- To communicate effectively with patients and medical professionals to provide a high quality, co-ordinated service.
- To assist in the delivery of both face to face and virtual glaucoma clinics.
- To be able to make decisions and work both autonomously and alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists in the glaucoma service.
- Possession of the Professional Higher Certificate in glaucoma would be preferred.
- An independent prescribing qualification, or working towards this, would also be desirable.
Working for our organisation
This is a great opportunity to join our busy team. The Ophthalmology Department is based at Torbay District General Hospital and holds clinics in community settings. We currently have 12 Consultant Ophthalmologists., 4 Optometrists and 8 Orthoptists plus nurses within the department. The role will involve working in a multidisciplinary team or as a singlehanded Autonomous practitioner if required.
You must therefore have a current Optometry Qualification, recognised by the GOC, be registered with the GOC and preferably the hold a Higher Glaucoma qualification.
You should be flexible and have good communication and people skills as you will meet professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds and people in a clinical situation of all ages with a variety of problems and abilities.
This position is ideal for an Optometrist looking to gain experience In secondary care, it is an excellent opportunity to develop your Optometric skills, having a direct impact on the management of patients with glaucoma in a forward thinking and progressive department.
The department provides Clinical placement for Optometry Students, pre-registration Optometrists, medical students and Orthoptic students.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Person specification
Review
Essential criteria
- GOC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Higher Glaucoma Certifciate
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jane Woods
- Job title
- Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 655337
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