Overview
Exciting opportunity for a motivated Optometrist to join our Hospital Optometry team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. The post provides experience within hospital optometry across University Hospital Coventry and Hospital of St Cross, Rugby, working with a multidisciplinary team of Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, and Nursing staff. The post is suitable for both newly qualified and experienced Optometrists.
The post will be offered at Band 6 or Band 7 depending on qualifications and prior experience. Please see attached band 6 and 7 job descriptions. For further information, please contact Claire Lloyd 02476966516. Interviews are scheduled for Friday 17 October 2025. Successful applicants will need to provide an immunisation and vaccination report from a UK occupational health provider or UK GP.
Responsibilities
* Work as an autonomous independent practitioner managing patient caseloads in Core optometric services, including refraction (routine, diagnostic and paediatric), theatre refractions, specialist medical contact lens management (keratoconus, post-graft, high myopia/hyperopia, cosmetic, diagnostic), visual impairment rehabilitation, and in-house spectacle dispensing.
* Occasional Saturday morning working in Eye Casualty triage as part of service provision changes; depending on experience, there may be an opportunity to work within the Cataract service.
* Collaborate with the Principal and Lead Optometrists to deliver Core Optometric services and advanced extended role clinics to a high standard of quality and care.
* Promote best practice and provide expert advice to Optometrists, Medical staff, and Allied Health Professionals in the management of complex cases.
* Oversee training and undertake specialist clinical activity requiring extensive knowledge and expertise (e.g., foreign body removal from the cornea).
* Apply advanced clinical techniques including corneal pachymetry, ocular B-scan, and corneal topography for specialist interpretation for the consultant.
* Participate in audit frameworks and assist in implementing changes identified through audits and competency assessments.
* Support the educational program for pre-registration optometrists and contribute to training ophthalmologists, nurses, and other professionals.
Requirements and Other Information
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates; if successful after interview, approval from your current line manager is required to accept the offer.
About us: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is a large teaching Trust, recognised for high-quality patient care, research and innovation, and Pathway to Excellence.
Details: Date posted 11 September 2025; Pay scheme Agenda for Change; Band 6; Salary £38,682 to £54,710 per year pro rata; Contract Fixed term; Duration 12 months; Working pattern Full-time; Reference 218-AHP-B6-7474245. Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX.
Qualifications and Experience
* UK professional registration (essential).
* Experience or evidence in line with supporting documents as listed in the job description (essential).
* Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours (essential).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. The post also includes considerations for visa sponsorship where applicable. This description reflects the scope of the role and may be subject to change in line with service needs.
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