Specialist Optometrist

A vacancy has arisen for an optometrist to join the Optometry team at Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary. The team consists of 12 Optometrists, 2 Optometry Assistants and an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer. We are a developing team working across many of the ophthalmic sub-specialty areas in addition to core optometry services.

The successful candidate for a band 7 post will need to have significant clinical experience; Hospital Eye experience is likely to be an advantage, but applicants with community experience only will be considered if they have the relevant type of experience and demonstrate the necessary aptitude. Independent prescribing would be advantageous, but is not essential. A band 6 development post may be considered for this position.

Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

To work closely with the Principal Optometrist in order to deliver a comprehensive range of optometry services to the highest standards of quality and care,

Undertake responsibility for patient assessment and management in core and extended role clinics across a range or sub-specialties within ophthalmology.

Participation in the deliver of complex specialist services that meet the changing needs of the Directorate and other stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We’re passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as “Good” by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

The working environment is busy, with a challenging caseload, with a need to combine high standards of clinical practice with good time management for non-clinical activities.

Duties cover a varied case-load including core optometry clinics ( peadiatric & adult refraction, low vision and specialist contact lenses), plus undertaking extended role clinics in one or more of our subspeciality clinics such as glaucoma, medical retina, uveitis, cornea, emergency and research.

Flexible Working- As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the on-boarding process.

Qualifications - Please be advised that if the post that you are applying for requires any level of qualification (e.g. A-Levels, Degree etc) or Professional Registration (e.g. Nursing and Midwifery Council, General Medical Council etc) you will be required to provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider. Furthermore, a sample of all applicants’ qualifications will be checked back to the educational institution or provider to interview letters to further deter fraud.

In line with UKVI requirements, the Trust is unable to sponsor any applicants for Skilled Woker Visas who do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements including applicable salary thresholds and concessions. Before applying, please ensure that you have the right to work in the UK, or that the role is eligible for sponsorship. For more information, please visit : Health and Care Worker Visa or Skilled Worker Visa .

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