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Optometry
Gradd
Band 8a
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Rhan-amser - 22.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
273-DN-5507
Cyflogwr
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHSFT
Tref
Bedford
Cyflog
£30,571 - £34,409 Per Annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
11/08/2024 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

NHS

Principal Optometrist Glaucoma - Bedford

Band 8a

 

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.  Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS.  Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East. 

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields.  The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care.  Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden.   The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for highly skilled and motivated optometrists for three days a week, to support the glaucoma service. The post will primarily consist of delivering highly specialist clinical care reviewing glaucoma virtual patients.  Applicants must have prior experience working in the hospital glaucoma service and have the relevant higher qualifications from the College of Optometrists or be working towards them (see Person Specification).

 

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To be responsible for and personally deliver a wide range of highly specialised optometric care in an advanced extended role requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in glaucoma management across the 3 elements of the Glaucoma service delivery model:

Consultant-Led Clinic

Optometrist – Led Clinic

Remote review (Virtual) Clinic      

To be able to be the Clinical Lead Optometrist in the designated clinic and to have overall responsibility for the clinical care of the patients seen in the clinic.

To participate in clinical audit, teaching, research as required

To provide teaching and supervision to registered Optometrists / other clinical staff if required, supporting the Consultant in the supervision and training of junior staff as required.

 

 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with.  We also offer:

Salary excluding High-Cost Area Supplement

Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Easy and quick transport links

A range of attractive benefits and discounts

Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates classes

Full support and training to develop your skills

Flexible working friendly organisation

 

And so much more!  To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

To deliver highly specialist clinical patient care requiring extensive knowledge, experience and expertise in management that includes a high proportion of tertiary referrals. This activity requires regular use of a wide range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity, precision and intense concentration; and the judgement, analysis and interpretation of the complex clinical findings with a range of management options.

Patient examinations will be comprehensive and commensurate with clinical experience beyond Masters Level (i.e. College of Optometrists Diploma in Glaucoma, College of Optometrists Diploma in Independent Prescribing). Skills and knowledge are commensurate with those of sub-specialty medical ophthalmology staff.

To make independent, patient-centred clinical decisions on management in the presence of uncertainty (for example where patients are unable to cooperate fully in clinical assessments or the evidence for management options is unclear).

To be autonomously responsible for medical treatment (including prescribing) and management of patients. To recognise when patient clinical findings require Consultant Ophthalmic opinions (eg regarding surgery). To refer patients with ocular comorbidity to other ophthalmological services appropriately.

As Clinic Lead in Optometrist-Led Glaucoma clinics, to supervise all patient examinations carried out by the support/resident/placement/new to clinic Optometrist unless/until such time that the support/resident/new to clinic Optometrist has attained the appropriate College of Optometrists certificate or completed their competency sign off. To review all prescribing decisions unless the prescribing optometrist has the correct qualifications together with The College of Optometrists Diploma in Independent Prescribing and their scope of practice /area of prescribing is in that service.

To organise the session by reviewing all clinical records at the start of an Optometrist-led clinic to determine necessary additional clinical tests (eg: visual fields, imaging, auto-refraction) utilising the different staff groups efficiently (admin, technical, optometric).

To provide expert opinion to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of complex cases within the designated Clinics and the Optometry Department.

To undertake a comprehensive range of complex optometry services at Moorfields and out-reach clinics. These include refraction (complex, diagnostic and paediatric), low vision clinics (paediatric, complex, employment). The post holder maintains a personal clinical workload within these services.

To refer patients for appropriate appliances (contact lenses, spectacles, low vision aids) and provide appropriate advice to patients on needs, treatment and corrective aids.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • BSc (Hons) Optometry
  • College of Optometrist Diploma in Independent Prescribing
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Fellowship of the College of Optometrists

Professional Registration

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • General Optical Council Registration
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Registered Examiner of the College of Optometrists

Skills and Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Advanced theoretical & practical knowledge in the clinical assessment and management of patients within Glaucoma setting
  • Minimum of 5 years post registration clinical experience with at least 3 years in a hospital specialist glaucoma clinic.
  • Experience working with adult patients who are visually impaired & patients with learning disabilities.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ocular therapeutics

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Rachel Thomas
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Lead Optometrist
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