• Job Description

  Req#: C9279-25-0915?language=en&page=57&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Advert: Clinical Optometrist Band 7 Part-time 0.4WTE

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Optometrist to join our hard working and friendly team based at Southlands and St Richards Hospital. This part-time role will be supporting the growing glaucoma service but there will also be opportunities to develop in other areas such as medical retina and cataract care.

  The Ophthalmology service boasts a state of the art unit in Shoreham, developed in 2017. It comprises of 2 dedicated eye theatres, supported by a suite of diagnostic equipment. The service's vision is to be a world class eye care provider, widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. Opportunities exist for candidates with previous hospital experience and for motivated individuals with a desire to gain experience working as a hospital optometrist. The ideal candidates will be expected to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Post-graduation experience of enhanced service delivery and College of Optometrist higher qualifications would be advantageous. Our team consists of 10 consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists, orthoptists, nursing and technical team. For an informal discussion please contact Karen French, Consultant Optometrist, via email on kfrench1@nhs.net.

  Main duties of the job

  This role will be to provide clinical support to the ophthalmology services, both as an autonomous practitioner and as a member of a team. The post holder may be expected to deliver a comprehensive range of core optometric services and extended role services to glaucoma, medical retina and other sub-specialities within the ophthalmology department as required. The post holder will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the supervision, teaching and training of staff, and participating in departmental research and audit activities.

  About us

  At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

  As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

  We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

  Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  279-7096280-MAY25

  Job locations

  Southlands Hospital & St Richards Hospital

  Shoreham by Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To communicate effectively with patients and their families

  To communicate effectively with doctors, nurses and orthoptists

  Communicate both verbally and in writing with GPs

  Support verbal communication by providing written educational material to patients and carers if required

  To identify opportunities for service, role and practice development within the Ophthalmic Service

  To assist with the implementation and evaluation of areas of practice/service development

  To review and develop written policies/protocols relevant to clinical procedures as necessary

  To undertake specific projects as requested by the Consultant Optometrist, Ophthalmologist body & Department Manager

  To participate in service reviews or improvement events and initiatives to drive improved patient experience, quality and productivity

  To take part in departmental audit

  Candidate Information Pack:

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Please see Job Description for more information

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To communicate effectively with patients and their families

  To communicate effectively with doctors, nurses and orthoptists

  Communicate both verbally and in writing with GPs

  Support verbal communication by providing written educational material to patients and carers if required

  To identify opportunities for service, role and practice development within the Ophthalmic Service

  To assist with the implementation and evaluation of areas of practice/service development

  To review and develop written policies/protocols relevant to clinical procedures as necessary

  To undertake specific projects as requested by the Consultant Optometrist, Ophthalmologist body & Department Manager

  To participate in service reviews or improvement events and initiatives to drive improved patient experience, quality and productivity

  To take part in departmental audit

  Candidate Information Pack:

  https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

  Please see Job Description for more information

  Person Specification

  Professional Registration

  Essential

  • General Optical Council

  Experience and Qualification

  Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Optometry or equivalent
  • 2 years post-registration clinical experience.

  Desirable

  • Post graduate qualifications such as College of Optometrist certificates / diplomas

  People Management and Development

  Essential

  • Ability to act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in specialist area to others
  • Teaching/supervision experience/ assessment skills

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

  Person Specification

  Professional Registration

  Essential

  • General Optical Council

  Experience and Qualification

  Essential

  • BSc(Hons) Optometry or equivalent
  • 2 years post-registration clinical experience.

  Desirable

  • Post graduate qualifications such as College of Optometrist certificates / diplomas

  People Management and Development

  Essential

  • Ability to act as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in specialist area to others
  • Teaching/supervision experience/ assessment skills

  Equality Diversity and Inclusion

  Essential

  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

  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

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Southlands Hospital & St Richards Hospital

  Shoreham by Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

  Address

  Southlands Hospital & St Richards Hospital

  Shoreham by Sea

  BN43 6TQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhsussex.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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