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Senior Optometrist

On-site in London·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Our summary

Salary: £55,524 - £62,652 a year
About £3,560 - £3,910 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Fixed-term, part-time hours
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 12 November
Commute: Cycle to work scheme

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Evidence of practical experience delivering optometric care within a hospital, community eye service, or equivalent clinical setting, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description.
-Experience applying specialist clinical judgement to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of ocular conditions, supported by a strong theoretical knowledge base.
Experience contributing to clinical governance, including maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to professional standards, and participating in quality or safety processes.
Evidence of analysing and prioritising complex clinical information to formulate appropriate care plans, including in cases involving multiple risk factors or comorbidities.
Ability to communicate clinical information clearly and appropriately to a range of audiences, including patients (adults and children), carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Evidence of maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records using electronic patient record systems.
Ability to manage competing priorities and workload demands, demonstrating effective time management and organisation.
Evidence of collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
Ability to deliver training or pass on knowledge, such as teaching students, supporting junior staff, or presenting clinical information.
Competent use of digital systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic patient record systems
Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach to clinical and administrative tasks
Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing clinical demands, and maintain professionalism in challenging or emotional situations.
Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including moderate to intense effort and managing frequent interruptions.
Ability to act as a super-user for specialist optometric equipment or extended-role clinics.
-Experience presenting clinical information formally (e.g., case presentations, teaching sessions).
Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT or equivalent ophthalmic system.
Developed knowledge of current best practice in optometry, including relevant clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.
Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession, including GOC standards and safeguarding principles.
Understanding of clinical governance frameworks, including risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement.
Commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of recent CPD activity. Knowledge of audit and research methodologies and their application in clinical settings.
-Knowledge of specialist ophthalmic software (e.g., MediSight, Cerner Millennium)
BSc (Hons) Optometry or Ophthalmic Optics (2:1 or above) and successful completion of the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration, demonstrating achievement of all General Optical Council (GOC) competencies
Current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) – candidates must provide registration number or evidence of eligibility to register.

The role

An exciting vacancy has become available for a part-time maternity cover as Senior Optometrist which involves working within the core low vision and paediatric service as well as extended role Opthalmology clinics including Medical Retina Injection clinics at Whipps Cross. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Optometrist to join our teams for this contract.

The post-holder will work every Tuesday and Alternate Thursdays as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.

You will be based in the Eye Treatment Centre at Whipps Cross University Hospital but there may be occasions where the clinic will be held at Newham General Hospital. The Eye Treatment Centre is a dedicated unit covering all ophthalmology specialties including vitreo-retinal, medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and we also have a busy eye emergency service.

We are open to considering applications from Optometrists who would be interested in doing this post as a job share. Working hours and days to be agreed with the successful candidate.

What you'll do

You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Optical Services and Ophthalmology Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.

There are significant opportunities to develop within the role gaining experience in extended roles and a being involved in audit and research.

We are a friendly, close-knit multidisciplinary team consisting of full-time and part-time 12 Orthoptists,18 Optometrists, 1 Contact Lens Practitioner, 11 Consultants across paediatrics and adult services, a nursing team including HCA’s, an ECLO, photography and administrative teams.

We will support you in both your clinical and leadership roles to develop your skills and knowledge. We are in a position to fund courses both in leadership and in clinical areas such as attaining Independent Prescribing and other areas. The extensive range of clinics you can be involved in will also allow you to develop and progress in the areas you enjoy.

Desirable criteria

MOptom (Master of Optometry) or equivalent postgraduate academic qualification
Independent Prescribing qualification (DipTp(IP))
-Postgraduate qualification in a specialist area of optometric practice (taught course).
Contact Lens Optometrist qualification (ABDO/GOC) where relevant to service need

About Barts Health NHS Trust

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In their own words

About the company & team

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Health NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.

Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

Additional information

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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