Senior Hospital Optometrist – Specialty Training Year

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING

An exciting opportunity for an optometrist to work part time (15 hours per week) as part of the ophthalmology team within Swansea Bay University Health Board.

The successful candidate/ candidates will have weekly sessions working in our consultant led ophthalmic clinics which provide an excellent opportunities to develop higher clinical expertise.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To work as a skilled autonomous practitioner and to gain expert  knowledge in the fields of acute eye care, pre-assessment, glaucoma and medical retina. To use highly specialist testing skills, providing patient-centered clinical care. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for  patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.

To be responsible for diagnosis and planning, implementation and monitoring individual treatment plans/care pathways using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence based practice for both new and follow up patients.

Where professional training permits, undertakes non-medical prescribing within sphere of competence. Complying with the requirements of the non-medical prescribing policy and professional body guidance e.g. independent prescribing qualification/ medical exemptions qualification

To attend advanced training and specialist courses to maintain and develop skills and  maintain evidence based practice.

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.