• Job Description

  Req#: C9223-25-0413?language=en&page=309&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Optometrist to join the Optometry team at The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

  This post is a 12 month fixed term post to cover maternity leave. We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Optometrist who is keen to develop their clinical skills in core Optometry and progress their specialist clinical interest in areas such as Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Intravitreal injections & Laser. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a range of core and specialist clinics, working alongside Consultant Ophthalmologists and other Specialist Optometrists & Orthoptists.

  The job role will develop around the specific skills and interests of the successful candidate. There are opportunities to work in Paediatric, Cataract, Urgent Eye Care, Glaucoma, Medical Retina Clinics.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder is an autonomous practitioner who will provide a broad range of core and highly specialised services to support the Orthoptic and Ophthalmology departments. Procedures involve the use of specialist ophthalmic instrumentation to a high degree of accuracy. Analysis andinterpretation of specialist test results will be necessary to prescribe the appropriate optical appliances and plan or revise individual programmes of patient care.

  As a senior clinician, the post holder is expected to be capable of managing complex cases independently and to provide clinical advice and expert opinion to colleagues as necessary. The post holder will be required to actively contribute to teaching, audit, clinical governance, anddepartmental administration.

  About us

  As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  223-SOP-283

  Job locations

  The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

  Mytton Oak Road

  Shrewsbury

  SY3 8XQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent or MSc Optometry
  • GOC registered as qualified Optometrist

  Desirable

  • 2.1 or higher
  • Post graduate clinical qualification(s) or working towards further qualifications
  • Participation in local eye health shared care scheme such as MECS/OHT monitoring/pre & post cataract assessments

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal & sensitive communication skills.
  • Flexible approach to working practices including problem solving skills.
  • Excellent clinical skills including competent use of highly complex equipment.

  Desirable

  • Significant further training and clinical experience in specialist area.
  • Evidence of CPD/audit/research

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in accordance with GOC requirements
  • Experience managing minor eye conditions
  • Experience in paediatric eye care
  • Confident using electronic health records

  Desirable

  • Significant post registration with the GOC
  • Experience in a surgical setting or hospital work environment
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc (Hons) Optometry or equivalent or MSc Optometry
  • GOC registered as qualified Optometrist

  Desirable

  • 2.1 or higher
  • Post graduate clinical qualification(s) or working towards further qualifications
  • Participation in local eye health shared care scheme such as MECS/OHT monitoring/pre & post cataract assessments

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal & sensitive communication skills.
  • Flexible approach to working practices including problem solving skills.
  • Excellent clinical skills including competent use of highly complex equipment.

  Desirable

  • Significant further training and clinical experience in specialist area.
  • Evidence of CPD/audit/research

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of on-going continuous professional development in accordance with GOC requirements
  • Experience managing minor eye conditions
  • Experience in paediatric eye care
  • Confident using electronic health records

  Desirable

  • Significant post registration with the GOC
  • Experience in a surgical setting or hospital work environment
  • Working in a multidisciplinary team

  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

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

  Mytton Oak Road

  Shrewsbury

  SY3 8XQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

  Mytton Oak Road

  Shrewsbury

  SY3 8XQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.sath.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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