Job Description

Job overview

We have an opportunity for a new or experienced Optometrist to join the Ophthalmology team at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.


You will be required to provide optometric support to the busy Ophthalmology clinics, which run in conjunction with other departments in the hospital.


We are looking for an enthusiastic Optometrist with hospital and community experience who can work in an adult and paediatric extended role, carrying out a wide range of complex optometric and ophthalmological procedures.

Main duties of the job

As part of your role, you will:

Ensure safe and effective clinical practice Enhance the patient's experience Manage and develop the performance of the team Ensure effective contribution to the delivery of the organisation's objectives Undertake independently/supervised a wide range of specialty clinical services involving optometric extended roles.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention,

early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.


This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.


We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.


Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart

Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence

Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration

Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care


The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.