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, 2 Ophthalmic Scientific Practitioners and our ECLO.
The Ophthalmology Department at King's is large, with 19 consultants covering all sub-specialities of ophthalmology. We provide a wide range of tertiary and specialist services.
Main duties of the job To work within the multi-disciplinary team 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. Your job plan may also include:
Emergency Cornea Medical retina Research Low visual aids 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 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. Can work under pressure in an unpredictable working environment. 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. 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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