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Teitl cyflogwr
Specialist Optometrist
Band 7
Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria
Should this vacancy be recruited as an apprenticeship, the following criteria will apply:
UK nationals or other persons with a right of abode have an eligible residency status if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK or the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
To find out why you should apply for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, please view our video and listen to what our staff say working at WUTH is really like: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic optometrist to join our progressive the ophthalmology team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Applications are invited from GOC registered optometrists would like to work part time as part of a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists with a wide range of specialist interests, optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Candidates who have less than 3 years post qualification experience may be considered to start at band 6 level with a view to progress to band 7 once training and set targets are completed.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The role offers the opportunity to be develop clinically in a broad range of core optometry services including paediatric and adult refraction, contact lenses and low vision rehabilitation.
Our optometrists work alongside consultant ophthalmologists in paediatric, corneal, glaucoma, and retinal clinics allowing you to further develop your clinical skills.
It would be desirable if the appointee has experience and higher qualifications in an extended role.
There will be opportunity to participate in regular teaching, training, and clinical audit to enhance your knowledge and also contribute to the training of others in the department.
You should be motivated to provide the highest standards of patient care and to constantly improve your knowledge and skills to benefit our patients.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Specialist Optometrist position available at WUTH.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc ( Hons) ophthalmic optics or optometry
- Registered with the GOC
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience
- Undertaken advanced clinical training through continuing professional development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Higher degree or College of Optometrists higher qualifications
- Experience of working in hospital optometry
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of clinical teaching,supervision or staff training
- Evidence of leadership skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- Specialist knowledge of hospital optometry
Knowledge and Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Competent in all areas of core hospital optometry services
- Good presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills –able to effectively communicate to a wide range of people with various levels of understanding
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of research
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Works well in a team
- Ability to work flexibly, be adaptable
- Ability to demonstrate empathy and professionalism
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lucy Andrews
- Teitl y swydd
- Lead Optometrist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0151 604 7237
Rhestr swyddi gyda Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector