Job summary The Orthoptic and Optometry team at County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust consists of a team of seven Orthoptists andthree part time Optometrists working closely together with the ConsultantOphthalmologists to provide a high standard of care to our paediatric and adultpatients.
We work to the Trusts ethos of providing the patient with safe,compassionate, joined-up care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivatedOptometrist to join our team working predominantly with paediatric patients butalso some low vision patients where service needs allow.
You may be providingmulti-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric ophthalmologist,providing optometry paediatric review.
Additionally there would be trainingopportunities to expand into medical contact lenses through formal training andclinical practice.
Main duties of the job Thisband 6 role is involved in the provision of core optometry work to theOrthoptic and Ophthalmology departments and patients; predominantly involvingthe core paediatric elements of hospital optometry.
You will be providingmulti-disciplinary clinics with the consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist,providing optometry paediatric review refraction clinics and also working in acollaborative clinic with the Orthoptist.
All clinics involve a mix of new andreview patients of all ages and abilities, including children with learningdifficulties, and involve strong collaborative team working.
In addition toskills with dilated retinoscopy you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopyon dilated paediatric patients and work closely with the other team members tomanage clinical care.
This role gives a unique opportunity to use yourknowledge in strabismus and BSV and gain valuable experience in the managementof complex cases not available in the private setting.
There would also be the opportunity toundertake some training for Low Visual Aid work if required and through formaltraining to expand into the area of medical contact lenses.
About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the managerYou must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checksWe provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham.
We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-representedWe are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements.
please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for informationFull Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Job description Job responsibilities Weare looking for someone who can undertake all the aspects of the corepaediatric Optometry hospital role.
We may also be able to train applicants ina qualification for the low visionservice with involvement with clinics within this service once trained andwhere service needs allow.
You may be providing multi-disciplinary clinics withthe consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist, providing Optometry paediatricreview refraction clinics and also working in a collaborative clinic with theOrthoptist.
All clinics involve a mix of new and review patients of all agesand abilities, including children with learning difficulties, and involvestrong collaborative team working.
In addition to skills with dilatedretinoscopy you will be required to perform ophthalmoscopy on dilatedpaediatric patients and work closely with the other team members to manage thecases.
This role gives a unique opportunity to use your knowledge in strabismusand BSV and gain valuable experience in the management of complex cases notmanaged in the private setting.
Additionally we would be able to offer theopportunity through formal training to expand into medical contact lensclinics.
We would encourage you to contact the department for more informationon the possible working hours and responsibilities and duties of the post viaemail.
Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential Current GOC Registration Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Experience in paediatric refraction Good communication and organisational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
IT skills.
Desirable Experience in low vision aids / willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience/interest in specialist contact lens work/ willingness to undertake additional training if required Experience Essential Experience in paediatric refraction Qualifications Essential Bsc Hon (Optometry) MCOptom Desirable Significant post graduate experience Special Requirements Essential Well developed hand/eye co-ordination, skilled to work with all ages of patients.
Flexible.
Enthusiastic.
Desirable Receptive to change