A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Tuesday and Thursday only).
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care. Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs:
* Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients
* Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma
* Minor eye conditions
* Patient support and education
The position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent).
Hours: 08:30 - 17:00
Greet Medical Practice - Tuesday
Lordswood Surgery - Thursday
About us
HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.
Job responsibilities
Duties will include the below needs:
* Testing Times
The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following:
* HCA - 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields and Vision examinations
* Optometrist - 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSC in Optometry or equivalent
* Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma
* IP Registered
* Professional/statutory registration
* GOC Registered
Experience
* Hospital setting or community-based experience
* Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per day)
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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