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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team in our new Sight & Sound Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
You will be required to provide extended role optometric support in a variety of different specialties of the busy Paediatric Ophthalmology department. These include Corneal, Retinal, Neurophthalmology and Complex Paediatric clinics as well as contact lens and low vision clinics. The post also includes involvement in the research being carried out in the department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with paediatric and hospital experience who can carry out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures. You must have experience of working with children, have a caring, sensitive approach and enjoy working within a team.
Fixed term end date 31/01/2027
Main duties of the job
- To carry out the administration required to maintain the service as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by the line manager
- Working both individually and as a member of the Ophthalmic team to provide advanced Optometric and Ophthalmological support within the Uveitis clinic.
- To undertake a wide range of complex clinical services as an extended role paediatric optometrist
- Discussing and informing patients and parents of highly complex and sensitive issues relating to their eye condition and treatment thereof.
- To provide some teaching and training at post-graduate level to a multi-discipline team
- Possible research into relevant Optometric and Ophthalmological areas both individually and as part of the team
- To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team
- Liaising with external professionals and services involved with the child
- Providing both verbal and written support to parents
- Maintaining accurate records
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.