• Job Description

  Req#: C9390-25-1134?language=en&page=132&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your optometry skills. This could be an exciting opportunity for you. We are actively looking for Optometrists/Contact Lens opticians to join our multi-disciplinary team here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.

  This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within hospital optometry, or are looking to take a new path in their optometry career. This opportunity will expose you to a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, diagnostic tools and treatment options. As you can imagine, the learning opportunities within this role are outstanding.

  Our Optometrists work alongside orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, medical and nursing professionals.

  Remember, for this opportunity previous hospital optometry experience is not essential, however to be successful you must have a caring nature, a passion for people and thrive working in a busy environment.

  The initial site base location will be Southend Hospital, however across site travel will be required therefore a driving licence is essential for this position. Other sites include Orsett, Broomfield and Maldon.

  Main duties of the job

  This post offers 2 clinical sessions per week and an exciting opportunity to work closely with orthoptists, ophthalmologists and nursing staff as part of a multi-disciplinary approach. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential, and as such appropriate training will be given to the successful applicant where required, and

  Clinics include fitting/reviewing of specialist contact lenses including soft, prosthetic, RGP, mini-scleral and full scleral lenses, used for variety of conditions.

  Also incorporates assessment of keratoconics and pre-and post-corneal graft patients

  About us

  We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  390-SUR-SO-5115

  Job locations

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application!

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Optometry/CLO qualification
  • GOC Registration
  • Full, clean UK driving licence

  Desirable

  • Independent Prescribing

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous hospital optometry experience

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc Optometry/CLO qualification
  • GOC Registration
  • Full, clean UK driving licence

  Desirable

  • Independent Prescribing

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous hospital optometry experience

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  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

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Southend

  Prittlewell Chase

  Westcliff on Sea

  SS0 0RY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mse.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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