Job summary"This post is only open to internal applicants."
As an Advanced Clinical Optometrist the post holder will provide expert clinical optometric knowledge with the highest level of specialised training to provide disease treatment, patient care and management of both complex optometric and specific ophthalmological caseloads.
This is a part time role based at RUH Ophthalmology Unit and with the potential for some clinics at Frome Medical Practice
The role demands the highest level of professional responsibility within optometry, exceeding that of both community and traditional hospital eye service optometrists both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience. The role requires experience as a non-medical prescriber and relevant specialist post graduate qualifications.
The post holder will actively contribute to teaching, audit, and clinical governance and may be required to deputise for the service lead as required
Main duties of the jobThe role demands the highest level of professional responsibility within optometry, exceeding that of both community and traditional hospital eye service optometrists both in terms of breadth and depth of knowledge, skills and experience.
The role requires experience as a non-medical prescriber and relevant specialist post graduate qualifications.
The post holder will actively contribute to teaching, audit, and clinical governance and may be required to deputise for the service lead as required
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Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
QualificationsEssentialDesirableExperienceEssential- Experienced hospital Optometrist
DesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
