Senior Optometrist inWarrington inWarrington PUBLISHED
FRI 13 DEC 2024
Candidates should possess a degree in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council; prior hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. The role primarily takes place at Warrington, with opportunities to work in community clinics across the Warrington and Halton region, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes high-quality patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic and forward thinking Ophthalmology Department. Our multidisciplinary team work closely together and currently comprises of 10 Consultants, 9 Optometrists and a substantial team of Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, photographers, technicians, and healthcare assistants.
We are looking to appoint a specialist optometrist. to a permanent full time clinical post although job share and part time would be considered. The role will involve core optometry duties alongside specialist extended roles with a focus on supporting additional qualifications and training in a range of sub-specialties as required.
Our Ophthalmology department benefits from an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, admin booking teams, with a supportive management team within our Specialist Surgery clinical business unit.
Our Ophthalmic Services are mainly based at the Warrington site but many clinics are held in community for ease of patients and the successful candidate would have the opportunity to work across the Warrington and Halton area, although this is not essential to the role.
We foster a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to our services. The post will not only involve core optometry roles including both paediatric and adult refraction, low vision and therapeutic contact lenses, but also extended roles including cataract, eye casualty, glaucoma, medical retina and ARMD depending on experience and area of interest.
You must hold a degree in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Previous hospital experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
About us
Role Summary To work with the optometry and multidisciplinary ophthalmic teams to delivercore and specialist optometry services to the highest standards of quality andcare To maintain and manage own caseload of patients To undertake clinical audit and research as required, in line with clinicalgovernance standards To provide clinical supervision as required to less experienced optometristsand postgraduate and undergraduate optometry students within thedepartment.
For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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