About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist in the eye research clinics with a focus on glaucoma and other eye conditions and contribute to a comprehensive and quality ophthalmic research unit while increasing recruitment activity in research studies.
Main duties of the job
Professional Duties
a) To be able to work as an autonomous research optometrist as part of the research team
b) To provide appropriate care within specialist research clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans.
c) To actively recruit appropriate patients to the research clinics in accordance to the protocol.
d) To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment
Research and Development
a) To be proactive in initiating research ideas/projects in conjunction with the R&D
b) To participate in research programmes in collaboration with other
medical and research staff.
c) To initiate and participate in clinical audit for the Ophthalmology team.
General Responsibilities
a) Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic
b) Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.
c) Attend any training that will benefit both the directorate and the individual, as agreed with the Head of Glaucoma Shared Care Service within IPR setting
d) Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.
e) Undertake any duties as agreed and delegated by Management
About us
The Eye Research unit has close links with King's College London (KCL) has a proven track record of nationally and internationally recognised research focusing on the cause and treatment of eye disease, alongside clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment in all sub-specialities of Ophthalmology. The Eye Research Unit has delivered successfully on a number of both commercial and non-commercial portfolio studies and plays a key role in driving and supporting continued recruitment within the Clinical Research Network South London.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
a) To undertake a comprehensive ophthalmic examination including, Goldmann tonometry, Gonioscopy and disc to ascertain a Glaucoma diagnosis and assess stability of the condition.
b) To be able to select the appropriate ophthalmic tests for each patient
c) To assess patient results and act when they show instability or new clinical signs.
d) To perform investigations and diagnostic tests specified by the consultant in the research clinics to a high quality standard.
e) To perform appropriate Perimetry, automated and manual fields within the glaucoma clinics, interpret the results, demonstrate knowledge on glaucomatous progression.
f) To demonstrate a high level of expertise on a range of imaging devices for glaucoma within the ophthalmic unit.
g) Attend appropriate training events, courses and lectures thereby maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills.
h) To provide appropriate care within the glaucoma clinic and in area of own expertise. The post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plan.
i) To comply with departmental quality procedures, participating in quality management monitoring. This will include audits for hospital ophthalmology services.
j) To observe and maintain professional standards at all times.
k) To keep and maintain appropriate records at all times ensuring that all paperwork is filed promptly into case-notes.
l) To observe safe working practices and equipment procedures, complying with legislative requirements under H&S regulations.
m) Assist and provide internal cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave, sickness and vacancies cross-site.
n) Respect patient and staff confidentiality at all times.
o) Maintain and utilise department and Trust information systems currently in use and ensure the accuracy of information held on the Patient Information Management System (PIMS).
p) Liaise with other Departments within the hospital (for example, the wards, other specialities, the waiting list office, medical records, outpatients and information systems) and ensure that the Department interfaces efficiently with them
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Bachelor of Science in Optometry or equivalent qualification To be registered with the General Optical Council To be a member of the Association of Optometrists of equivalent
Desirable
ICHGCP Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field
Previous experience Essential
Significant post-registration experience including experience in specialist services in glaucoma & visual fields to masters level or equivalent Experience of working as part of a team, uni-professional and multi-professional Audit and research experience
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential
Specialist clinical skills in all areas of Ophthalmology Knowledge of MS Office (including Word, Excel and Outlook) Autonomous working and use of initiative, guided by broad ophthalmology guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas' Hospital
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)