About this role
Job summary
The appointee will provide unsupervised optometric diagnostic assessment and treatment in a broad range of core optometric duties. For example: adult and paediatric refractions; low vision assessments; fitting and assessment of medical contact lens.
The appointee will be appraised in their clinical role and advice and support for career progression will be available from the Clinical lead for Optometry and Cornea.
The successful appointee will be responsible for ensuring that the department's consistently high standards of patient care are maintained by taking a patient focused approach in all planned activities.
Main duties of the job
Work in accordance to the SOP and clinical protocols. Work in the medical contact lens service within their approved level of competence. Work in the low vision service with their approved level of competence. Maintain standards and practice in accordance with the GOC/ABDO Code of Professional Conduct, national guidelines and local Trust policies/guidelines. Be responsible for providing and updating relevant patient information. Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance. Be able to work flexibly in order to meet the demands on the service. This may involve changes to the timetable with reasonable notice provided.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide expert clinical care for patients requiring medical contact lenses. The post holder will train to provide low vision clinics in the community setting. The post holder will assist in development of optometrists, nursing & other allied health staff. This post will join a large team consisting of Optometry Unit in ophthalmology department consisting of 29 consultants and several medical staff and allied health professionals. The post holder will work closely within the optometry unit with the Cornea and Optometry lead and senior optometrists who work in contact lens and low vision department.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications Essential
GOC registered Dispensing Optician qualification Post graduate certificates (Low vision, Contact lenses, glaucoma, medical retina)
Experience Essential
Minimum 1 year pre-reg or post graduate experience
Desirable
Experience of hospital optometry
Communication and relationship skills Essential
Excellent communication skills in written, verbal and electronic modes Able to Imparting sensitive or Interview, Application distressing information, communicate across a wide spectrum including patients, relatives, staff at all levels and outside agencies
Planning and organisation skills Essential
Ability to plan and organise a broad range of complex activities
Desirable
Ability to provide education, teaching and training to junior members of staff
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all Interview, Application individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)