Specialist Optometrist - IVT & Macular Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Optometrists keen to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills by joining our team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Imaging and Nursing staff working in the Retinal Treatment Clinics based at the purpose-built Community Stadium in York.

Please note: This post is for 7.5 hours to be worked on a Tuesday.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated Optometrists with an interest in AMD, DMO and RVO who would be keen to undertake an extended role in these specialised clinics.

The role entails the assessment of patients attending the RTC service to determine if treatment is required,

The successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists, using advanced clinical techniques and skills to undertake assessment of new patients and follow up patients attending the RTC and Macular Clinic, prior to treatment.

The successful candidates will need to hold a BSc in Optometry and be registered with the General Optical Council.

Practical knowledge of AMD, DMO and RVO, its assessment and treatment are required but relevant training will be provided to fulfil the needs of the post. Prior knowledge and experience of undertaking and interpreting OCT's is desirable but not essential.

We look forward to receiving your application!

• To provide highly specialised advice contributing to the diagnosis, management, education and discharge of patients within the RTC & Macular Service.
• To undertake a specialist extended clinical optometry role, in the diagnosis and management of patients with ARMD, DMO and RVO.
• As an autonomous practitioner, to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in your care and to keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
• To maintain a high standard or clinical record keeping, in keeping with departmental, legal and national standards.
• To be fully conversant and compliant with Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and Trust policies in relation to confidential data.
• To liaise with and give detailed medical information to the Consultant Ophthalmologists & all members of the Optometric team.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Nurses, clerks etc.
• To undertake any other duties/roles to fulfil the post and meet the needs of the service as agreed with your Line Manager.
• To work closely with professional colleagues in developing professional clinical performance and audit these.
• To contribute to teaching and training.
• To participate in continuing education and training (CET) as required by the G.O.C.
  
  

To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service.)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
  
  

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Jones Job title: Deputy Optical Services Manager Email address: sianjones6@nhs.net Telephone number: 01904 726747