Contact Lens Optometrist/Optician

Job overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your optometry skills? This could be an exciting opportunity for you. We are actively looking for an  Optometrist/Contact Lens optician to join our multi-disciplinary team here at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within hospital optometry, or are looking to take a new path in their optometry career. This opportunity will expose you to a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, diagnostic tools and treatment options. As you can imagine, the learning opportunities within this role are outstanding.

Our Optometrists work alongside orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, medical and nursing professionals.

Remember, for this opportunity previous hospital optometry experience is not essential, however to be successful you must have a caring nature, a passion for people and thrive working in a busy environment.

Main duties of the job

This post offers 2 clinical sessions per week (7.5 hrs) working in the specialist contact lens service. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential, and as such appropriate training will be given to the successful applicant where required.

Clinics include fitting/reviewing of specialist contact lenses including soft, prosthetic, RGP, mini-scleral and full scleral lenses, used for variety of conditions.

Also incorporates assessment of keratoconics and pre-and post-corneal graft patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.