Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one or more enthusiastic and motivated full or part time Optometrists to join our friendly Ophthalmology department based mainly at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
Part time applications will be considered for a minimum of 1 day per week, so if you would like the challenge of Hospital Optometry and the support of the consultant ophthalmologists to improve your clinical practice this is the role for you.
The clinical workload will involve core clinics including the assessment of new and current patients attending the contact lens optometry service where we provide therapeutic contact lens fittings and aftercare for a wide variety of patients, and include paediatric refraction (both with and without cycloplegia) at RBH and possibly also off-site at our other local hospitals. On the job training and supervision will be provided. Specialist clinics utilising IP include Glaucoma clinics, macula clinics and working in the Eye Emergency Department.
Support to those wanting to undertake their IP qualification will also be considered
This role requires GOC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising closely with a team of six Optometrists, 14 Consultant Ophthalmologists, 7 Orthoptists, Ophthalmic Nurses, Ophthalmic technicians and other support staff.
The successful post holder should have a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council. Experience in contact lens practice is desirable, and previous hospital optometry experiencewould be advantageous but not essential. An Independent prescribing qualification is again advantageous, but not essential.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Details Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SU04778
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* GOC Registration
* Experience with Contact lens - competent in soft and RGP fitting and aftercare
Desirable
* Experience in complex contact lens work in hospital contact lens clinics
* Experience in scleral contact lenses
Experience Essential
* Experience in paediatric eye care - competent in cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic retinoscopy
Desirable
* Experience in hospital paediatric ophthalmology clinics
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
* Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role
* Problem solving skills
* Planning and prioritisation skills
* Computer literacy particularly working with e.g. excel spreadsheets and access databases including IT Systems
Knowledge Essential
* Experience in full range of optometry roles
Desirable
* Qualifications in extended roles - glaucoma, macula, IP
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* GOC Registration
* Experience with Contact lens - competent in soft and RGP fitting and aftercare
Desirable
* Experience in complex contact lens work in hospital contact lens clinics
* Experience in scleral contact lenses
Experience Essential
* Experience in paediatric eye care - competent in cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic retinoscopy
Desirable
* Experience in hospital paediatric ophthalmology clinics
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
* Extended role skills, examples as appropriate to role
* Problem solving skills
* Planning and prioritisation skills
* Computer literacy particularly working with e.g. excel spreadsheets and access databases including IT Systems
Knowledge Essential
* Experience in full range of optometry roles
Desirable
* Qualifications in extended roles - glaucoma, macula, IP
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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