York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Optometrist - IVT & Macular Service
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Optometrist Opportunity in Retinal Treatment Clinics
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Optometrists keen to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills by joining our team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Imaging and Nursing staff working in the Retinal Treatment Clinics based at the purpose-built Community Stadium in York.
Please note: This post is for 7.5 hours to be worked on a Tuesday.
We are looking to recruit highly motivated Optometrists with an interest in AMD, DMO and RVO who would be keen to undertake an extended role in these specialised clinics.
About the Role
The role entails the assessment of patients attending the RTC service to determine if treatment is required. The successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, using advanced clinical techniques and skills to undertake assessment of new patients and follow up patients attending the RTC and Macular Clinic, prior to treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide highly specialised advice contributing to the diagnosis, management, education, and discharge of patients within the RTC & Macular Service.
- Undertake a specialist extended clinical optometry role, in the diagnosis and management of patients with ARMD, DMO, and RVO.
- As an autonomous practitioner, be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in your care and keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
- Maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping, in keeping with departmental, legal, and national standards.
- Be fully conversant and compliant with Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act, and Trust policies in relation to confidential data.
- Liaise with and give detailed medical information to the Consultant Ophthalmologists & all members of the Optometric team.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Nurses, clerks, etc.
- Undertake any other duties/roles to fulfil the post and meet the needs of the service as agreed with your Line Manager.
- Work closely with professional colleagues in developing professional clinical performance and audit these.
- Contribute to teaching and training.
- Participate in continuing education and training (CET) as required by the G.O.C.
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Qualifications and Experience
- Hold a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council.
- Practical knowledge of AMD, DMO, and RVO, its assessment, and treatment are required, but relevant training will be provided to fulfil the needs of the post. Prior knowledge and experience of undertaking and interpreting OCT's is desirable but not essential.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from a range of providers.
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For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
How to Apply
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Sian Jones
- Job title: Deputy Optical Services Manager
- Email address: sianjones6@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01904 726747
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
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