Main area: Optometrist
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract: Permanent (We will consider job shares for those wishing to work part-time.)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 213-PRUH-6656646-A
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/11/2024 08:00
Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for an optometrist to join our friendly and forward-looking team. We are particularly looking for someone with hospital contact lens and paediatric experience. The successful candidate will join a team of 7 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 10 orthoptists, 6 optometrists, and 2 Ophthalmic Scientific Practitioners.
The Ophthalmology Department at King's is large, with 19 consultants covering all sub-specialities of ophthalmology. We have a large ophthalmology research office, supporting a varied range of research projects. King's serves a dynamic, diverse and vibrant local population, providing a wide range of tertiary and specialist services.
Main duties of the job To work within the multi-disciplinary team working autonomously as an optometrist, managing a wide and complex clinical caseload. Working collaboratively to ensure the effective and efficient running of the ophthalmology service. To develop extended roles. To continually audit the optometry service. We are interested in attracting an optometrist with contact lens and paediatric experience.
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Emergency Cornea Medical retina Research Low visual aids Detailed job description and main responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities To undertake highly skilled, specialist and extended roles. To take sole responsibility for the assessment of your workload which will cover a wide, varied and complex patient group. To be responsible for the prioritising appropriate onward referral of patients. To conclude a diagnosis, supported by sound investigative techniques using problem-solving and advanced analytical skills. To develop treatment plans for individual patients (orthoptic, ophthalmic, optical and surgical). To provide advice and support to patients and relatives regarding visual problems. To assess patients pre-operatively and discuss with the ophthalmologist the need for surgical intervention. To assess patients post-operatively and carry out the appropriate treatment. To discharge patients or organise appropriate onward referral for their ongoing care. To observe safe working practices and equipment procedures that comply with legislative requirements and health and safety regulations. To deal with accidents, untoward occurrences, and complaints according to accepted procedure. To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff and report all outpatient hazards. To respect patient's privacy, dignity, gender, sexuality, and have due regard to patients' cultural and religious beliefs. Administrative Responsibilities To take responsibility for all administrative paperwork ensuring it is kept in order and up to date. To maintain the integrity of computerised patient appointment systems, inputting data accurately and ensuring proper storage, back up and retrieval of information. Ensure all patient episodes, including coding appropriate activity is recorded. Person specification Qualification Degree/Diploma in Optometry GOC registration Independent prescribing Experience Extended role experience Evidence of appropriate knowledge base and CPD. Paediatric Refraction (including Cycloplegic and Subjective Refraction) Complex Contact Lens fitting and management (including soft, RGP, cosmetic and large diameter lenses) Large teaching hospital experience Skills and competence GOC code of professional conduct. Able to manage own workload and use own initiative. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent presentation skills. Ability to handle difficult situations including aggressive patients. Safeguarding. IMPORTANT Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert. Please provide email addresses for referees where possible. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly.
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