Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Optometrist
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About the Role
This post is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic optometrist to join our large, friendly and supportive team.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital is a leading teaching hospital and centre of excellence for ophthalmic care, with around 50 consultant ophthalmologists working in a range of ophthalmic sub-specialities. The optometry team consists of over 40 optometrists who work within the multi-disciplinary team to deliver outpatient care. Core optometry services include refraction, complex medical contact lens management and low vision rehabilitation. Optometrists also contribute towards clinical activity by way of extended roles (including cataract, glaucoma, macular treatment and acute services).
Optometrists may also have the opportunity to undertake research, clinical audit and engage in teaching. The department has strong links with optometry and medicine at the University of Manchester.
Key Responsibilities
- To work closely with the experienced senior Optometrists within the team to deliver high quality optometric services within the Optometry Department.
- To participate in the delivery of a comprehensive range of core optometric services within MREH and its community clinics, with the potential to develop skills for extended roles.
- To undertake a range of core optometry services at MREH and community clinics. These include refraction (routine, diagnostic and paediatric), specialist contact lens management and visual impairment rehabilitation.
- To prescribe appropriate patient appliances (spectacles, contact lenses, low vision aids) and provide appropriate advice to patients on needs, treatment and corrective aids.
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Requirements
- Previous hospital optometry experience is desirable, although not essential, as ongoing in-house training is provided by our highly experienced optometrists.
- You must be registered with the GOC and hold a degree in Optometry.
Professional Development
We have a strong track record of supporting professional development opportunities. To support you, you will undergo an induction programme within core services and paediatrics. Following this, there will be opportunities to develop your role within extended services.
About Us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Rakhee Patel
- Job title: Principal Optometrist
- Email address: rakhee.patel@mft.nhs.uk
Alternative Contact:
- Name: Jeremy Parkes
- Job title: Lead Optometrist
- Email address: jeremy.parkes@mft.nhs.uk
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