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Optometrist

Employer
Specsavers
Location
Oxford
Salary
Competitive plus benefits
Closing date
7 Oct 2022

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Job Role
Optometrist
Sector
Hospital
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Who are Newmedica?

We are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to make a positive difference to peoples lives through better sight and eye health.

We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen in our Abingdon team, for an Optometrist to join us and help start to deliver outstanding clinical care for our patients from December 2022.

We are looking for someone who will thrive on working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes Clinic Assistants, Ophthalmic Assistants, Patient Administrators, Nurses, ODPs, Ophthalmic Technicians, Optometrists, and Consultant Ophthalmologists. We value the different experiences and diversity that each of our individual team members bring to our service and are looking for future colleagues who share that same passion.

What are we offering?

  • An excellent salary of up to 70,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Full or Part time hours
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A company pension scheme
  • Private Dental and Medical cover
  • GOC annual fees included

Patient Client Care

  • To undertake refractive assessment and ocular examination for both NHS and private adult patients including those with significant visual loss and/or communication difficulties.
  • To work in an extended role capacity in the Glaucoma, Cataract Pre-Op/Post Op clinics alongside medical staff.
  • To work closely with colleagues in optometry and ophthalmology for the best management of the patient.
  • To undertake other clinical and administrative duties as required.
  • To appropriately explain, instruct, motivate and manage patients and the carers during examination and treatment.
  • To provide advice and support to patients and those clinical and non-clinical parties affected by the diagnosis and management.
  • To maintain accurate clinical records.

Professional

  • To deliver high quality optometry services in line with professional guidelines.
  • To develop and maintain quality assurance standards, clinical governance and clinical risk of both the service and wider organisation.
  • To take initiative in identifying own professional development needs: maintain an up to date.
  • Knowledge of techniques, skills and technology by CPD and attending appropriate training.
  • To follow professional, CCG, CQC, and departmental protocols, policies, procedures and ensure their local implementation. To be involved in the development of departmental protocols.
  • To respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
  • To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and personal development plan.

Organisational

  • Prioritise own work, balancing patient related and professional demands.
  • To be responsible for a designated area of optometric work.
  • To be responsible for care of clinical equipment and to report faults.
  • To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation and record data according to trust and departmental policy.

Financial Responsibilities

Not applicable this is not a budget-holder post.

Other Factors

  • To contribute to the development of professional knowledge and skills of Ophthalmic Technicians and Assistants within the team as an In Service Trainer (IST).
  • To undertake clinical mentoring of Ophthalmic Assistants and Ophthalmic Technicians
  • The SPOC for all locum Optometrist
  • To participate in service audit and research initiatives both locally and nationally
  • This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only.
  • The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated Ophthalmology Director.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Professional registration with the General Optical Council (GOC).
  • Use of a wide range of optometric skills in clinical practice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Basic IT skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of appropriate on going professional development.
  • Post qualification experience in hospital optometry
  • Evidence of ability to work alone and prioritise workload.
  • Previous involvement in clinical audits

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