Overview
Advanced Clinical Optometrist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join the Optometry team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The post holder will mainly work within the Glaucoma service, notably within the Glaucoma diagnostic hub, and may work in face-to-face and virtual review clinics across a variety of sub-specialties within Optometry and Ophthalmology.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver advanced specialist clinical examinations tailored to individual patient requirements. Examinations will be comprehensive and commensurate with clinical experience beyond Master’s degree level, acting with guidance from national recommendations. Skills are commensurate with those of sub-specialist trained (medical) ophthalmology staff.
* Autonomous independent prescribing or supply of topical and oral investigational and therapeutic drugs, and, where appropriate, seek guidance from a Consultant Ophthalmologist with respect to the requirement for ocular surgery or where medical management requirements may be unclear.
* Lead on the provision of highly specialist clinical decisions following the assessment of complex cases to create clear care plans based on best practice and competency-based training.
* Where appropriate, be involved in the delivery of extended surgical roles within the Ophthalmology service such as Selective LASER Trabeculoplasty, YAG LASER Peripheral Iridotomy and YAG capsulotomies.
Welsh Language
* Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. While Welsh language skills are not essential, having Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above is advantageous. This is not fluent need, just basic conversations with patients about everyday health.
About the Organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Core Values
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
For further details or informal visits, contact: Ivy Tang, Head of Optometry. Email: Ivy.Tang@wales.nhs.uk; Tel: 01443 443280.
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