We have an exciting opportunity for the Head of Optometry within the Ophthalmology Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital. We are seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and flexible Optometrist with leadership skills to join the Ophthalmology department at a time of change and development.This is a part time post, working 3-4 days a week. The head of Optometry will lead the Optometrist unit in a part clinical, part managerial role amongst the wider Ophthalmology department.For further information please view the job description,

• To function as a professional role model and clinical leader for the Optometry team, demonstrating both clinical and managerial competence
• To be responsible for the strategic development and progression of the Optometry team in line with the Trust AHP Strategy and other key national agendas for both Optometrists and AHPs (preceptorship, career development, placement expansion, advanced clinical practice, diversity and inclusion and workforce development).
• Establish effective communication across the department, Trust and with other stakeholders.
• Develop a broad range of relationships with both internal and external colleagues including referrers, service users, parents and carers.
• To support the design, implementation and evaluation of developments within the services with due regard to feasible opportunities for collaborative working across clinical support services
• To develop and implement agreed annual objectives for the service in line with the Divisional business plan and corporate business planning process, ensuring ongoing compliance with nationally and locally determined standards and accreditation processes
• To lead on development and delivery of the service's strategy for teaching & training, providing coaching and teaching at an expert level inside and outside the Trust whilst also ensuring all staff are adequately equipped to undertake teaching duties, as appropriate
  
  GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.