Overview
We are seeking an autonomous practitioner to deliver highly skilled and specialised HES optometric services to NCIC. To undertake the full range of optometry services as required, providing expert treatment and advice; to provide a range of extended specialist role services. Working as an autonomous registered practitioner with significant experience in an ophthalmology extended role, we provide high‑quality, individualised clinical management for patients using advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills to determine and initiate changes to treatment as necessary. Act as a specialist clinical expert in direct contact care, able to make high‑level skill decisions informed by advanced history taking, diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills. To be responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Responsibilities
* Provide full range of optometry services, giving expert treatment and advice.
* Deliver extended specialist role services.
* Practice autonomously as a registered practitioner with significant experience in ophthalmology extended roles, offering high‑quality, individualised clinical management using advanced assessment and diagnostic reasoning.
* Act as a specialist clinical expert in direct contact care, making high‑level skilled decisions informed by advanced history taking, diagnostic, assessment and treatment skills.
* Assume responsibility and accountability for own decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
Background Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) checks. The cost of DBS is met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. Standard Check: £27.40 (£21.50 + £5.90 administration). Enhanced Check: £55.40 (£49.50 + £5.90 administration).
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* NHS Discounts
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Excellent opportunities for development
* Competitive NHS pension scheme
* Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems (subject to eligibility)
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