Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Ophthalmology
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 12 mis (Fixed Term)
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser
- Rhannu swydd
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 249-6411287
- Cyflogwr
- Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Great Western Hospitals
- Tref
- Swindon
- Cyflog
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 19/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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Optometrist Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have a fantastic opportunity at The Great Western Hospitals (GWH) NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Optometrist looking for a fresh challenge within our busy Ophthalmology department. GWH is located next to the A419 and M4 providing quick commuting links to London, Reading, Bristol, Cheltenham and Gloucestershire. It is in the midst of beautiful countryside sitting at the foot of the Marlborough Downs and just south of the Cotswolds.
You would be working in a friendly environment where staff pride themselves on supporting each other and delivering the highest quality of service and care. This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation who can offer very competitive pay rates, training and development opportunities, and benefits. At GWH, we are focused on providing the best possible, personalised care to the people of Swindon, Wiltshire and within close proximity to our borders as well as to the wider community. We believe in treating patients as quickly as possible, helping them to get better faster by offering a range of; outpatient clinics, day case, and in-patient surgery across the whole Ophthalmology arena. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The role is to provide core (complex refraction for adults and paediatrics, low vision assessment, medical contact lens management) and extended role (glaucoma, AMD, pre/post operative assessment) optometry services contributing to the clinical management of patients in collaboration with the ophthalmology team in order to improve patient care.
The successful candidate will be proactive in involvement with teaching, research and audit programmes as well as providing operational leadership within the department.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
. To undertake refractive assessment and ocular examination for paediatric and adult patients including
those with significant visual loss and/or communication difficulties.
2. To assess for and dispense low vision aids and contact lenses to patients of all ages.
3. To work in an extended role capacity in the Glaucoma, AMD and other ophthalmology clinics alongside
medical staff.
4. To work closely with colleagues in optometry, orthoptics and ophthalmology for the best management of
the patient.
5. To undertake other clinical duties fundamental to the running of the service.
6. To appropriately explain, instruct, motivate and manage patients and the carers during examination and
treatment.
7. To provide advice and support to patients and those clinical and non-clinical parties affected by the
diagnosis and management.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc or equivalent in Optometry.
- Completion of pre-registration year.
- Evidence of appropriate on going professional development.
- Professional registration with the General Optical Council (GOC).
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
- Evidence of ability to work alone and prioritise workload.
- Use of a wide range of optometric skills in clinical practice
Meini prawf dymunol
- Post qualification experience in hospital optometry
- Previous involvement in clinical audit
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to apply specialist knowledge in a variety of healthcare settings
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Evidence of flexibility and dealing with difficult situations
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of teaching in practice
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
- Jennifer McMahon
- Teitl y swydd
- Head of Ophthalmology Services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
Rhestr swyddi gyda Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector