University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Optometrist
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About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a enthusiastic and motivated full or part-time Optometrist to join our friendly Ophthalmology department based mainly at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Part-time applications will be considered for a minimum of 1 day per week, so if you would like the challenge of Hospital Optometry and the support of the consultant ophthalmologists to improve your clinical practice this is the role for you.
The clinical workload will involve core clinics including the assessment of new and current patients attending the contact lens optometry service where we provide therapeutic contact lens fittings and aftercare for a wide variety of patients, and include paediatric refraction (both with and without cycloplegia) at RBH and possibly also off-site at our other local hospitals. On the job training and supervision will be provided. Other roles could include specialist clinics utilising IP such as Glaucoma clinics, macula clinics and working in the Eye Emergency Department.
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Support to those wanting to undertake their IP qualification will also be considered.
This role requires GOC Registration.
Base Location
UHD Royal Bournemouth Hospital
About the Team
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with a team of five Optometrists, 15 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 8 Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmic technicians and other support staff.
Requirements
The successful post holder should have a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Experience in contact lens practice is desirable, and previous hospital optometry experience would be advantageous but not essential. An Independent prescribing qualification is again advantageous, but not essential.
About the Trust
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
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If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Julie Dowdney
- Job title: Head Orthoptist and Optometry Service Manager
- Email address: julie.dowdney@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 019 6047
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