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Specialised Optometrist - Paediatrics

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Medical Protection — indemnity for locally employed doctors from £79
Location
Cardiff, Wales
Salary
£50,129 - £57,365 per annum pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
03 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 May 2026

Job overview

As part of the multi-disciplinary paediatric eye team, the successful applicant will carry out general optometric assessment of children attending Penguin Eye Clinic. Patients are drawn from a variety of specialist clinics, including Genetics, Neurology and Orthoptics, as well as, General Paediatric Ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

The 2 sessions will focus on Paediatric refraction, but will also include access to OCT and other diagnostic methods.

It is also expected that the complex case-load seen will enhance the CPD of the successful applicant.

To provide Optometry services as an autonomous practitioner, but within the multi-disciplinary team.

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

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.

Any questions please contact Liz McCarthy (Head Orthoptist) - 02921847324.