Specialist Optometrist - Part Time Permanent
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Optometrist - Part Time Permanent
Salary Not Specified
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, St Luke's, Islington
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f5d992beedd24faf94bd10b5501bb795
Full Job Description
To undertake specialist clinical activity; this activity requires regular use of a range of advanced clinical techniques requiring dexterity and concentration. These clinics involve responsibility for clinical decision-making with support from consultants and the provision of specialised diagnosis, management, care and education of patients.
To provide a clinical opinion or obtain a clinical opinion from consultant colleagues to optometric and non-optometric colleagues on the management of patients.
Moorfields Eye Hospital is a post-graduate teaching Hospital of international acclaim, dedicated to excellence in patient care, training and research. Our main site is at City Road, London but we have a large, and growing, number of interdisciplinary satellite clinics at which optometric services are provided.
The Optometry Department has expanded rapidly with increasing extended role activities across Moorfields' sites. The Optometry Department has over 160 optometrists and provides clinical services for refraction, low vision assessment, medical contact lenses as well as extended role. We play a significant role in the training of ophthalmic professionals and in collaboration with UCL our optometry education has recently expanded to provide College of Optometrists Higher Qualifications. Our research priorities reflect the developing role of optometrists and our close links with the Institute of Ophthalmology. We are supported by our spectacle and contact lens laboratories., At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer
Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Free 24/7 independent counselling service
Learning and development opportunities
Easy and quick transport links
A range of attractive benefits and discounts
Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document., £48,888 to £54,882.90 a year Per Annum, Including HCAS, Pro Rata'd as Part Time