Optometrist Specialist - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Closing date: 5 January 2026
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity for an Optometrist Specialist to work at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Full‑time post (37.5 hours) with variable hours, part‑time also considered. Based mainly at Hull Royal Infirmary Eye Hospital with occasional work at other sites within HUTH/NLAG to support the Optometry/Ophthalmology services.
Main duties
* Work alongside Optometry colleagues and work autonomously on clinical decisions.
* Assessment of patients in Ophthalmic Accident & Emergency, Medical Retina, Corneal, Refracting (Adults, Pediatrics and Research), Contact Lens, Ocular Prosthetic Clinical roles.
* Possibly conduct YAG/SLT laser clinics if qualified and trained.
Applications
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship are welcome. Likelihood of a Certificate of Sponsorship can be assessed via the gov.uk criteria.
About the Trust
The Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital, part of the Humber Health Partnership, serves a population of about 500,000 and works closely with Hull York Medical School on research across many disciplines.
Job responsibilities
For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, contact Brian Melia (07415518862) or Ellen Beddows (ellen.beddows@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* General Optical Council Registration
* College of Optometrists registration
* Association of Optometrists member for indemnity
* Post‑graduate optometric qualifications (e.g., College of Optometrists, Higher Diploma)
* Local Optical Committee participating member
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Three years previous hospital work/practice (post‑graduate)
* Low Vision work
* Working with the elderly
* Working with children
* Precise manual dexterity skills
* Practical refraction, contact lens fitting and low vision aid dispensing skills.
* Contact tonometry
* Valk lens use
* Instillation of ophthalmic drugs
* Well developed interpersonal mental and emotional empathy skills where barriers exist because of age, special needs, physical or language difficulties
* Good written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently on own initiative
* EDTRS Log MAR acuity testing
* Post operative cataract assessment
* Paediatric contact lenses
* Anterior segment disease assessment
* Experience of postgraduate teaching
* Experience of research and audit
* Log MAR acuity testing
* Contrast sensitivity assessment
* Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscopy
* Managing people
* Complex contact lenses
* Glaucoma assessment
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
* Ability to work in a busy environment.
* Flexibility with working hours, especially finishing time.
* Professional attitude to work, confident and self‑motivated.
* Work on own initiative.
* Works well within a team.
* Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality.
* Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Managing people.
Special Attributes and Others
* Willingness to help others in a team.
* Maintain registration through continuing education training.
* Attend regular conferences/seminars.
* Hold UK Driving Licence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
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