Senior Optometrist

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

• Skills

  Evidence of analysing and prioritising complex clinical information to formulate appropriate care plans, including in cases involving multiple risk factors or comorbidities.

• Skills

  Ability to communicate clinical information clearly and appropriately to a range of audiences, including patients (adults and children), carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.

• Skills

  Evidence of maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records using electronic patient record systems.

• Skills

  Ability to manage competing priorities and workload demands, demonstrating effective time management and organisation.

• Skills

  Evidence of collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care.

• Skills

  Ability to deliver training or pass on knowledge, such as teaching students, supporting junior staff, or presenting clinical information.

• Skills

  Competent use of digital systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic patient record systems

• Skills

  Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach to clinical and administrative tasks

• Skills

  Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing clinical demands, and maintain professionalism in challenging or emotional situations.

• Skills

  Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including moderate to intense effort and managing frequent interruptions.

• Skills

  Ability to act as a super-user for specialist optometric equipment or extended-role clinics.

• Skills

  -Experience presenting clinical information formally (e.g., case presentations, teaching sessions).

• Skills

  Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT or equivalent ophthalmic system.

• Knowledge

  Developed knowledge of current best practice in optometry, including relevant clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.

• Knowledge

  Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession, including GOC standards and safeguarding principles.

• Knowledge

  Understanding of clinical governance frameworks, including risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement.

• Knowledge

  Commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of recent CPD activity. Knowledge of audit and research methodologies and their application in clinical settings.

• Knowledge

  -Knowledge of specialist ophthalmic software (e.g., MediSight, Cerner Millennium)

• Experience

  Evidence of practical experience delivering optometric care within a hospital, community eye service, or equivalent clinical setting, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description.

• Experience

  -Experience applying specialist clinical judgement to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of ocular conditions, supported by a strong theoretical knowledge base.

• Experience

  Experience contributing to clinical governance, including maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to professional standards, and participating in quality or safety processes.

• Qualifications

  BSc (Hons) Optometry or Ophthalmic Optics (2:1 or above) and successful completion of the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration, demonstrating achievement of all General Optical Council (GOC) competencies

• Qualifications

  Current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) – candidates must provide registration number or evidence of eligibility to register.