Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Optometrist - **14.5% recruitment & retention premium**
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Job Opportunity: Experienced Optometrist
A 14.5% recruitment & retention premium will be included with this post.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic optometrist with an interest in hospital optometry to provide clinical services within the ophthalmology directorate of this NHS foundation trust. The post is 37.5 hours per week, but we will consider applications for part-time work.
About the Role
The post will be based within the Ophthalmology department at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital. The friendly, vibrant city of Norwich has excellent social and cultural facilities for all ages, with the Riverside development and large shopping malls. The surrounding countryside and Norfolk Broads are within easy reach and is less than 2 hours by train to London (or less than two hours by car to London’s North Circular Road). The City of Norwich was voted ‘Best place to live in the UK’ by the Sunday Times in 2026.
The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills, will be able to function effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and will be able to demonstrate initiative in delivering a high standard of patient care.
In addition to the ‘core’ hospital optometrist roles within specialist contact lens and low vision clinics, optometrists at this trust also work within several ophthalmic clinics in an ‘extended role’ capacity.
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Optometrists staffing these clinics work with the support of formal clinical protocols which can allow extended role optometrists to manage patients with a significant degree of autonomy. Current extended roles include Anterior Segment Laser Clinic (LPI, SLT & YAG capsulotomy), Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Medical Retina, OERS (Ophthalmic Emergency Referral Service or ‘Eye Casualty’), Paediatric and Research.
Requirements
Previous experience of specialist contact lens and low vision practice would be an advantage. Previous experience of work in the extended roles referred to above and/or relevant post-graduate qualifications would be an advantage. Appropriate training and supervision will be provided in-house. Funding is available for independent prescriber qualifications.
About Us
The Ophthalmology Directorate is based at the Colney site; a £229 million PFI hospital facility which opened in 2001. The unit has 15 Ophthalmic Consultants covering all the main clinical sub-specialties.
Informal enquiries for more information are welcome.
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
Benefits
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Dan Rosser
- Job title: Head of Optometry
- Email address: dan.rosser@nnuh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01603 288017
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