• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We have a part time 0.2 WTE Band 7 post for Optometrist with previous clinical experience

  We are looking for somebody with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and innovative approach to service development and a commitment to working within a multi-disciplinary team

  Band 7 Optometrist post provides an exciting opportunity to work in CLCH community Paediatric Eye Service in the Borough of Barnet.

  The post holder will be a member of the dynamic multi-disciplinary Orthoptic/Optometrist team, working with a mixed caseload of patients

  Applicants should have 2 years' experience

  You will be responsible for the assessment and management of children

  You will be required to communicate complex needs and provide training to junior staff.

  You should have good organisational skills, a commitment to multi-disciplinary working and an understanding of working alongside services

  If you feel that you have the desire and ability to deliver an efficient and effective service then please apply.

  Main duties of the job

  • To work closely with other Orthoptists and Health Care Professionals in order to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and a range of extended role services (dependent upon experience) to the highest standards of quality and care
  • To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, ranging from babies to the elderly and those who have varying communication skills.
  • To participate in the delivery of certain more complex specialist optometric services that meets the changing needs of the Directorate and other outside agencies.
  • To undertake administrative duties as required by the role undertaken.
  • To participate in clinical audit and research
  • To provide teaching and training at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for various disciplines within ophthalmology (ophthalmologists, medical students, ophthalmic nurses, Orthoptists and other health professionals).

  About us

  Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

  We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

  To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

  Details

  Date posted

  27 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  824-NORTH-7288367

  Job locations

  Vale Drive Eye Clinic

  Vale Drive

  Barnet

  EN5 2ED

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
  • Registration with General Optical Council
  • Further/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
  • Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council
  • Minimum of 1-2 years post registration experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Previous hospital optometry experience, beneficial not essential. Accurate paediatric refractions (cyclopentolate and non- cyclopentolate) with an understanding of appropriate prescribing
  • Good understanding of professional issues and NHS policy initiatives e.g. voucher regulations.
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education.
  • Presentations to colleagues/ peers
  • Primary research skills.
  • Teaching to fellow health professionals

  Desirable

  • Interest in clinical research and audit

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • High level of literacy
  • Teaching/Supervisory skills
  • Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills (able to access, appraise and apply evidence in practice.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork in a multicultural framework

  Person Specification

  Education/Qualification

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry (or equivalent).
  • Registration with General Optical Council
  • Further/ higher professional qualifications or an interest in gaining further/ higher professional qualifications.
  • Evidence of on-going continuing education and training as required by the General Optical Council
  • Minimum of 1-2 years post registration experience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of post registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
  • Previous hospital optometry experience, beneficial not essential. Accurate paediatric refractions (cyclopentolate and non- cyclopentolate) with an understanding of appropriate prescribing
  • Good understanding of professional issues and NHS policy initiatives e.g. voucher regulations.
  • A portfolio of career long learning, experience and education.
  • Presentations to colleagues/ peers
  • Primary research skills.
  • Teaching to fellow health professionals

  Desirable

  • Interest in clinical research and audit

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • High level of literacy
  • Teaching/Supervisory skills
  • Ability to demonstrate professional knowledge and skills (able to access, appraise and apply evidence in practice.
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork in a multicultural framework

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central London Community Health Trust

  Address

  Vale Drive Eye Clinic

  Vale Drive

  Barnet

  EN5 2ED

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central London Community Health Trust

  Address

  Vale Drive Eye Clinic

  Vale Drive

  Barnet

  EN5 2ED

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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