Specialist Optometrist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated optometrist to join the Optometry service.

You will work within core optometry clinics and extended scope roles in the ophthalmology sub-speciality clinics. This presents an ideal opportunity to experienced community optometrists who wish to expand their knowledge base further, previous hospital experience is not essential.

Yous will be offered comprehensive training in hospital clinical work including paediatric refraction, specialist contact lens, and low vision plus development of clinical experience in an extended role within the glaucoma service.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of optometry services as required, including adult and paediatric refraction, partial sight management, ultrasound biometry and specialist contact lens fitting and management providing specialist treatment and advice.

To provide a range of extended specialist role services, working in association with Consultant Ophthalmologists. Examining, diagnosing and independently managing patients (including prescribing medication) in the sub-specialty services.

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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