At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide top-notch optometry services and shape local eye care.
- Company: Expanding Ophthalmology team in North Devon with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing advanced skills.
- Qualifications: Registered with the General Optical Council and experienced in advanced optometry.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
An exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join our expanding Ophthalmology team in North Devon.
The postholder will deliver core optometry services and undertake a range of extended roles within the optometry service.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality clinical support to Ophthalmology clinics at North Devon District Hospital, Bideford Hospital, South Molton Eye Clinic, and other community locations.
- Adhere to professional and regulatory standards set by the College of Optometrists, the General Optical Council, and Trust policies.
- Deliver expert refraction for adults and children.
- Perform advanced fundus and media examinations.
- Interpret diagnostic tests such as OCT, corneal topography, visual fields and colour vision assessments.
- Support medical contact lens, low vision, paediatric, glaucoma and corneal pathways.
- Co‑manage glaucoma, ectasia monitoring and paediatric co‑managed clinics in collaboration with Orthoptists and Ophthalmologists.
- Develop and deliver advanced skills including scleral lens fitting, paediatric contact lenses, extended wear lens management, children’s low vision assessments, and leading specialist clinics such as Ectasia Diagnostics.
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and contribute to medical retina, glaucoma, corneal, paediatric, cataract and emergency eye care pathways.
- Shape the local optometry service and develop new models of care.
Qualifications
- Register with the General Optical Council and be a member of the College of Optometrists.
- Experience delivering advanced optometry services in an NHS setting.
- Proficiency in refraction, fundus examination and interpretation of diagnostic tests.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with ophthalmologists.
- Commitment to continual professional development and patient‑centred care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension.
- Flexible working schemes and family‑friendly policies.
- Paid annual leave starting at 27 days rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Access to occupational health services, CPD funding and educational support.
- Staff discounts and benefit schemes such as Blue Light Card and health service discounts.
- Cycle to work scheme and other employee discounts.
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
