The Vacancy
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health. At CHEC, we are committed to playing an innovative role in shaping that future - and we'd love to do it with your help.
Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue making a difference but need more flexibility and a better work-life balance? If so, CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for a Sessional Optometrist with paediatric experience to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
About the Role
This role would suit an Optometrist who has at least 12 months post-registration experience and current GOC registration, with proven paediatric clinical experience. You will have a passion for providing outstanding care to children of all ages and confidence in conducting thorough paediatric eye examinations.
Our sessional paediatric optometrists provide independent, child-focused eye care, including vision assessments, screening, and management of common childhood eye conditions, supporting early intervention and long-term eye health.
If successful, we will support your continued professional development with opportunities to further develop your paediatric expertise and broaden your clinical skill set.
We are looking for someone who can:
* Conduct comprehensive paediatric eye examinations, including visual acuity testing, binocular vision assessment, and management of common childhood eye conditions.
* Assess, counsel, and reassure children and their families throughout the patient journey.
* Communicate effectively and compassionately with both children and their parents or guardians.
* Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
* Support post-treatment follow-up with appropriate referrals where needed.
* Provide independent clinical decision-making in line with best practice guidelines.
Who we are looking for:
* A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
* Demonstrated paediatric optometry experience, with confidence in working with children of various ages.
* Motivated to develop, with a keen interest in paediatric and clinical optometry.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in engaging with children and their families.
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Understanding of clinical governance and a commitment to providing the highest quality of care.
About CHEC
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care - free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics - operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC's commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:
Generous salary and promotion policy
Corporate
learning
CHEC provide cross-functional experience
Good work
life balance
Positive
culture
Employee
relationships
Access to Work
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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at careers@chec.uk or call 01772 286168. #J-18808-Ljbffr