# Bank Optometrist Specialist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board
- **Town:** Bronllys
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
- **Contract type:** 0 days (Bank- Adhoc when required)
- **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (Ad hoc when required)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-12T11:31:40.783Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Pan_Powys/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Ophthalmology_Planned_Care/Ophthalmology_Planned_Care-v8003376
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8003376?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner who will provide a broad range of highly skilled specialised services to support delivery of Ophthalmology services. As a senior clinician the post holder is expected to maintain a technical caseload and be capable of managing complex cases independently, providing clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues where necessary. Procedures are likely to involve the use of specialist and high value ophthalmic instrumentation to a high level of accuracy. Analysis and interpretation of specialist test results will be necessary in order to plan or revise individual programmes of patient care.

### Main duties of the job

- Conduct adult and paediatric ophthalmic examinations, including for patients with learning difficulties.
- Use specialist ophthalmic equipment and administer ophthalmic drugs as per regulations.
- Analyse and interpret clinical test results to assess and manage patient care.
- Provide specialist advice to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Manage a specialist caseload independently using evidence-based approaches.
- Maintain accurate clinical and statistical records.
- May perform domiciliary services for patients unable to attend clinics.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of ophthalmology services.
- Provide expert consultation and influence clinical development.
- Respond to enquiries and complaints with empathy and professionalism.
- Manage stock levels and assist in team and technical staff management.
- Prioritise caseloads and manage time effectively.
- Use fine motor skills and manual handling techniques.
- Work sensitively in emotionally challenging situations.
- Maintain concentration and adapt to unpredictable environments

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Travel between sites in Powys in a timely manner
- Able to meet the Moving and Handling requirements of the job
- Co-ordination and sensory skills for use of equipment

### Values

**Essential**

- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Effective and sensitive handling of difficult  information and situations
- Calm and works well under pressure
- Enthusiastic and committed approach
- Adaptable with coping skills
- Good team worker
- Good at problem solving

### Experience

**Essential**

- Significant post graduate  experience within specialism
- Working with patients with complex needs

**Desirable**

- Experience of Team Leadership or student supervision
- Experience of audit or research participation
- Working with patients who have sight and life-threatening  conditions

### Aptitude & Abilities

**Essential**

- Excellent communication  skills
- Good organisation and time management
- Clinical reasoning
- IT literate
- Motivational skills

**Desirable**

- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- Masters level or equivalent demonstrable academic qualification experience to meet the specialism
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry
- Registration with the General Optical Council
- Eye Health Examination  Wales accreditation

**Desirable**

- Previous experience in a hospital eye care setting
- Low Vision Service Wales accreditation
- Masters level degree or equivalent experience in an Optometry field

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10288538)
- [occupational health (pdf, 728.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10288539)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375)

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