Job summary A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Fridays only).
Main duties of the job As a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care.
Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs: Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma Minor eye conditions Patient support and educationThe position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent).Location - Lordswood SurgeryDays - Friday About us HealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham.
Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today.
HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.
Job description Job responsibilities Duties will include the below needs:Testing TimesThe total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following:HCA 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields, and Vision examinationsOptometrist 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSC in Optometry or equivalent Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma IP Registered Professional/statutory registration GOC Registered Experience Essential Hospital setting or community-based experience Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per day)