Job Description

Do you want to help take forward the Optometry Service at Pilgrim Hospital and our surrounding hospitals at ULTH? Are you dynamic and passionate about your profession and the impact it has on the wider community?
If so then, this is the job for you!
Main duties of the job
Responsible to : Head Orthoptist,
You will be leading the Optometry service at PHB and be responsible for planning and introducing new systems to help deliver a better, more streamlined service whilst keeping the patient at the heart of everything you do.
You will be responsible for the paediatric Optometry service.
You will also be responsible for promoting the service to make it attractive to potential applicants.
About us
You will be working as part of the Orthoptic services and in a team consisting of 6 Orthoptists, 2 Orthoptic assistants .
We are a friendly and welcoming team who strive to do the best for our patients whilst looking to the future and developing our roles.
Date posted
17 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
xc2xa323,074 to xc2xa326,404 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
357-PR-037-25-VCP6
Job locations
Pilgrim Hospital Boston
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refraction and fundus checks in Paediatrics
Promoting Optometry services to attract candidates to work at ULTH
Teaching of medical students as well as Orthoptic students and Pre reg optometrists Job description
Job responsibilities
Refraction and fundus checks in Paediatrics
Promoting Optometry services to attract candidates to work at ULTH
Teaching of medical students as well as Orthoptic students and Pre reg optometrists
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oDegree/Diploma in Optometry
• oRegistration with the GOC

Desirable

• oAccredited teaching qualification
• Competencies in Glaucoma
• Masters/PHD in Optometry

Previous Experience
Essential

• oExperience with highly complex paediatric cases
• oManagerial experience, clinical/administrative duties
• oUnsupervised work
• oEvidence of Professional Development

Desirable

• oPrevious work with students/ mentorship
• oSpecial needs
• oParticipation in department research and audit
• oService development
• Experience of working with Stroke patients
• Experience with glaucoma patients

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential

• oDemonstrate flexible approach to care.
• oEffective Communication
• oAbility to work in multi skilled environment
• oSupports , initiates change to promote development of self others and department
• oReflective practice
• oPromotes discussion and evaluation of clinical practice initiating change where appropriate
• oPrioritise workload
• oComputer literate
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• oNegotiation skills
• oIdentifies and facilitates training needs of self and others
• oKnowledge of finance and Budgeting

Specific Requirements
Essential

• oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• oAbility to service peripheral outpatient clinics and wards
• oUndertake self directed study to expand knowledge base

Desirable

• oParticipates in service development
• oParticipates in network development
• oRepresents profession outside of own area

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oDegree/Diploma in Optometry
• oRegistration with the GOC

Desirable

• oAccredited teaching qualification
• Competencies in Glaucoma
• Masters/PHD in Optometry

Previous Experience
Essential

• oExperience with highly complex paediatric cases
• oManagerial experience, clinical/administrative duties
• oUnsupervised work
• oEvidence of Professional Development

Desirable

• oPrevious work with students/ mentorship
• oSpecial needs
• oParticipation in department research and audit
• oService development
• Experience of working with Stroke patients
• Experience with glaucoma patients

Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential

• oDemonstrate flexible approach to care.
• oEffective Communication
• oAbility to work in multi skilled environment
• oSupports , initiates change to promote development of self others and department
• oReflective practice
• oPromotes discussion and evaluation of clinical practice initiating change where appropriate
• oPrioritise workload
• oComputer literate
• Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

• oNegotiation skills
• oIdentifies and facilitates training needs of self and others
• oKnowledge of finance and Budgeting

Specific Requirements
Essential

• oAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• oAbility to service peripheral outpatient clinics and wards
• oUndertake self directed study to expand knowledge base

Desirable

• oParticipates in service development
• oParticipates in network development
• oRepresents profession outside of own area