Job summary
- Main area
- Primary Care
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-PST023-0225
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Preswylfa
- Town
- Mold
- Salary
- £75,405 - £86,885 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Optometric Advisor
Band 8c
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation. The Health Board is looking for a Qualified Optometrist to take on the role of Independent Optometry Advisor. This is a pan-BCU role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Independent Optometry Advisor is professionally accountable for all Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) (sight tests and eye health) delivered, across the local health board area. The post holder will work collaboratively with the Welsh Government and with health board senior managers and clinicians to achieve agreed outcomes including implementing the future approach to optometry and contracting reform.
There will be no expectation for the Independent Adviser to provide clinical services: administrative duties requiring clinical knowledge and judgement will be required. Primarily the role is one of clinical advice and leadership.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Providing clinical leadership/advice on optometry services to the Health Board.
- Providing advice on the planning and commissioning of optometry services.
- Develop and maintain professional interface with the optometry profession across BCUHB.
- Support the development of service plans and business cases for investment into optometry services.
- Support the improvement, redesign and delivery of WGOS across BCUHB.
- Work closely with and providing expert clinical advice to primary and secondary care departments to facilitate development of sustainable, balanced eye care services across BCUHB.
- Ensure regular attendance at a number of key meetings, both locally and nationally, providing expert clinical advice on all local matters.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered as an optometrist with the General Optical Council
- BSc Hons Optometry or equivalent
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Professional Certificate in Medical Retina and Professional Certificate in Low Vision
Desirable criteria
- Member or Fellow of the College of Optometrists (MCOptom or FCOptom)
- Post-graduate qualification(s) relating to a highly specialist aspect of clinical optometry, e.g. College of Optometrists Professional/Higher certificate/diploma in contact lens practice / glaucoma/ low vision / medical retina / paediatric eye care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in optometry
- Significant experience of clinical governance and quality improvement
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical management
- Experience in teaching/research within Primary Care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate complex sensitive and potentially emotive information to patients and stakeholders in an appropriate manner suitable for their level of understanding.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of research and audit activity
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Lloyd-Hughes
- Job title
- Primary Care Programme Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 858704
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