An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Optometrist Principal to work at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The role is a full time post 37.5 hours which can vary depending on accomplishments. This will be based mainly at the New Community Diagnostic Hub as phase 2 alongside East Riding Community Hospitals, and also other locations when necessary to meet the needs of the Optometry / Ophthalmology service within HUTH/NLAG.
The successful Clinician will work autonomously and make complex decisions with respect to management plans for patients who have Glaucoma and other Ophthalmological pathologies. The role may include; assessment of patients in Ophthalmic Accident & Emergency, Medical Retina, Corneal, Refracting (Adults, Pediatrics and Research), Contact Lens and Ocular Prosthetic Clinical roles and possibly YAG/SLT laser clinics if appropriately qualified and trained.
Responsibilities
* Work autonomously and make complex decisions regarding management plans for patients with Glaucoma and other Ophthalmological pathologies.
* Assist in assessment of patients in Ophthalmic Accident & Emergency, Medical Retina, Corneal, Refracting (Adults, Pediatrics and Research), Contact Lens and Ocular Prosthetic Clinical roles.
* Possibly conduct YAG/SLT laser clinics if appropriately qualified and trained.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated and want to develop their skills, knowledge and experience, whilst working as part of a friendly and diverse Ophthalmology/Optometric team.
The Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital opened in November 2002. There are 20 Consultant Ophthalmologists covering a variety of subspecialities within Ophthalmology, a thriving Orthoptic department and supportive nursing and technician teams. Our Optometric team comprises 18 Optometrists/Dispensing Opticians and Contact Lens Specialists, some full‑time and some part‑time. There is a lecture theatre for the provision of education and teaching. Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust covers a population of around 500,000.
For an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the Ophthalmology Department, please contact Brian Melia 07415518862 or email brian.melia@nhs.net or ellen.beddows@nhs.net.
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. Made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) – our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025.
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