If you’re an experienced Specialist Optometrist keen to expand your scope of practice, the prestigious Bristol Eye Hospital is seeking Medical Optometrists to support our expanding services. At our research‑active teaching hospital you will deliver advanced, highly specialised, non‑routine care in an inspiring, multidisciplinary environment known for clinical innovation. Working collaboratively alongside our Consultant Ophthalmology and experienced optometry teams, you will support the medical and surgical management of sight‑threatening eye disease and evaluate highly complex, high‑stakes cases with patient‑centred care.
Medical Optometrist Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver advanced specialist clinical examinations tailored to individual patient requirements;
* Utilise highly developed physical skills for complex medical procedures;
* Analyse, interpret and act upon highly complex multifactorial and potentially conflicting patient‑related information for the purpose of “high stakes” clinical decision making;
* Work in a fast‑paced and changing clinical environment without compromising clinical care;
* Be responsible for autonomous independent prescribing or supply of topical investigational drugs and, where appropriate, seek guidance from Consultant Ophthalmologists regarding ocular surgery or unclear medical management;
* Communicate and interact effectively, routinely discussing the risks and benefits of management options and explaining highly complex, multi‑stranded information to enable patients to make informed choices;
* Communicate highly sensitive prognostic and emotionally distressing information about loss of sight and risk of further loss of sight;
* Keep full and complete patient records, including examination results, diagnosis and treatment, and verify successful data entry of ancillary clinical information entered by supporting technical staff.
UHBW is an equal opportunities employer working towards a diverse workforce and commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Contact
Name: Sarah Canning
Job title: Consultant Optometrist
Email: sarah.canning@uhbw.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 342 9125
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