We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team in our new Sight & Sound Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Job Title: Optometrist
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time.
Salary: £56,276 – £63,176 pro rata per annum inclusive
Location: London, United Kingdom
Deadline: 07/10/2025 23:59
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Main duties of the job
- To carry out the administration required to maintain the service as well as other administrative tasks as delegated by the line manager
- Working both individually and as a member of the Ophthalmic team to provide advanced Optometric and Ophthalmological support within the Uveitis clinic.
- To undertake a wide range of complex clinical services as an extended role paediatric optometrist
- Discussing and informing patients and parents of highly complex and sensitive issues relating to their eye condition and treatment thereof.
- To provide some teaching and training at post-graduate level to a multi-discipline team
- Possible research into relevant Optometric and Ophthalmological areas both individually and as part of the team
- To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team
- Liaising with external professionals and services involved with the child
- Providing both verbal and written support to parents
- Maintaining accurate records.
Essential criteria
- Our always values
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
- Qualified optometrist MCOptom or FCOptom General Optical Council registered
- Ongoing Continuing Education and Continuing Personal Development
- Higher qualifications relevant to post or evidence of study towards a qualification in: o Paediatric Optometry o Independent prescriber o Medical Retina o Glaucoma
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Optometric management of young children
- Hospital optometry – minimum of 2 years post registration
- Experience of complex and paediatric refraction
- Indirect ophthalmoscopy – head set and slit lamp techniques
- Paediatric contact lens and LVA experience
- Fundus photography and OCT interpretation
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Empathy with child-centred care
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
Desirable criteria
- Experience in spreadsheet management and research data collection
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