Optometrist; Specialist

Optometrist – Specialist Optometrist (Band
7)

Deliver a high quality service matching clinical need to available resources within the focus of a Specialist Optometrist practice. Lead the extension of Optometrist involvement in highly specialised clinics, e.g. specialised medically necessary contact lenses and low vision assessment.

• Manage own caseload of assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment within defined parameters and training.
• Provide immediate care management of patients, including communication of plan to patients and significant others.
• Respond promptly to calls from colleagues, prioritising importance and clinical need.
• Review and refer to appropriate specialists, e.g. Consultant Ophthalmologist; liaise with Eye Clinic Liaison Officer for patients with untreatable sight loss.
• Provide specialist education and training at post‑graduate level to qualified and pre‑registration optometrists and other disciplines in ophthalmology.
• Undertake administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head or Deputy Head of Optometry.
• Demonstrate optometry techniques at post‑graduate level for multiple disciplines within ophthalmology.

Band 6 (£38,682‑£46,580) or Band 7 (£47,810‑£54,710). Minimum of a qualified optometrist with experience in advanced optometric services, including low vision assessment and specialised contact lens fitting.

• Location:
  
  London, England, United Kingdom
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Optometrists
• Salary:
  Band 7 (£47,810‑£54,710)