Advanced Optometrist (Part Time 15 hrs p/w)
This is a part-time post for 15 hours per week.
We are seeking to recruit an Optometrist to support our busy and growing team of 16 orthoptists and 5 optometrists.
We have sessions available that cover eye casualty, glaucoma and core optometry, and would be keen to hear from optometrists interested in getting involved in any of these services.
The role would be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, with possible sessions at our other sites.
We are also keen to grow our research presence, as part of our partnership with the University of Reading. As such, we would also be interested to hear from Optometrists interested in supporting research.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner, the Advanced Optometrist will provide high quality optometric care to patients attending the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, and work as an effective member of the cross-site Optometry team.
You will deliver comprehensive care to patients attending the contact lens, paediatric, and refraction clinics, and may also undertake glaucoma, eye casualty and medical retina/AMD sessions.
You will also contribute towards the development of the optometry and orthoptic service.
About us
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* BSc Optometry
* GOC registration
* Evidence of recent clinical practice
* Independent Presciber
* Teaching Qualification
* Member of College of Optometrists
Experience
* Hospital Optometry Experience
* Extended Role experience
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.
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpro-rata per annum
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