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Preferred working days are Tuesdays and Fridays, though some flexibility is available. The Trust emphasises an inclusive work environment and is committed to providing a supportive experience for its staff. The full job description and person specification outline further details regarding the qualifications and responsibilities associated with the role.
An exciting part-time vacancy has become available which involves working within extended roles including the medical retina, injection, eye casualty, post-cataract and core clinics at Whipps Cross/Newham sites. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Optometrist to join our teams in an interesting range of core and extended role clinics.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.
You will be based in the Eye Treatment Centre at Whipps Cross University Hospital with sessions that are based at Newham General University Hospital. Preferred working days would be Tuesdays & Fridays but there may be some flexibility.The Eye Treatment Centre is a dedicated unit covering all ophthalmology specialties including vitreo-retinal, medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and we also have a busy eye emergency service.
To participate in the delivery of the optical services and ophthalmology services
To participate in extended role clinics e.g. medical retina, injection, oculo-plastics, cataract, glaucoma and emergency eye services
To participate in core optometry clinics e.g. paeds and adult refraction, low vision and contact lens clinics
- To participate in the delivery of highly specialist ophthalmic services and extended roles that meet the changing needs of the department
- To participate in research and clinical audit as required by the WXUH Ophthalmology service
- The post-holder will be required to work autonomously and make clinical decisions using his/her own initiative as well as liaising with the Supervising Consultant Ophthalmologist/s
About us
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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