We welcome enthusiastic and highly motivated optometrists with an interest in paediatrics to apply for the opportunity to be part of the Orthoptic team within Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post will commence as soon as possible. Now is an exciting time to join our team as the Ophthalmology Department is relocating in November 2025 to a brand-new purpose-built clinic within the Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley town centre as part of a Health on the High Street initiative.
This essential role will involve refraction, and fundus & media checks on a predominantly paediatric caseload. You will work closely with the Orthoptists and Paediatric Ophthalmologists.
The post is required to cover clinics ideally Wednesday and Thursday but the days could be negotiable to include Wednesday.
Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Ashlie Wright, Head Orthoptist or Katy Vella, Deputy Head Orthoptist on Barnsley 01226 432584 or email Ashlie.wright@nhs.net or katy.vella@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
This essential role will involve refraction, and fundus & media checks on a predominantly paediatric caseload. You will work closely with the Orthoptists and paediatric ophthalmologists.
We are currently based at Barnsley Hospital Site but relocation to HOTH, Alhambra in Barnsley town centre late 2025.
About us
We reserve the right to close positions early
We score best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to work together each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
Barnsley Hospital is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and an attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Barnsley Hospital is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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Person Specification
Experience
* Experience in paediatric assessments with and without cycloplegia
* Independent prescriber certificate
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe a situation when you have shown care and compassion at work.
* In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent
* Registered with the GOC
Knowledge and Awareness
* LogMAR acuity measurement.
* Paediatric optometric assessment
* Awareness of the significance to own practice of the following issues:
* Health and Safety
* Confidentiality and Data Protection
* Child protection
* Clinical governance
* Understanding of the significance of NHS/Trust policies and procedures
* Understanding of basic orthoptic principles and practice
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.
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