Independent Optometric Advisor

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

The Independent Optometric Adviser will be professionally responsible for Wales General Ophthalmic Services (WGOS) delivered by GOC registered professionals across the Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) area.
Responsible for providing clinical leadership and advice across the Health Board.
Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team, other identified clinicians, and external stakeholders to implement the strategic vision and facilitate clinically led service transformation across hospital and primary care services.
Providing clinical leadership, professional and strategic advice to the Health Board in the development of Optometry services, working closely with the Clinical Directors, Medical Directors, Associate Medical Directors and Clinical Leads and other identified clinicians within the Health Board to implement the strategic vision and facilitate clinically led service transformation across all patient pathways and services.
Leading development and implementation of All Wales policies relating to WGOS and contributing to wider corporate strategies and policies.
Professionally responsible for all General Optical Council registered staff
employed and contracted with the Health Board.
Advise on the planning and commissioning of eye health services including
delivery and future development.
Be the principal source of advice within the Health Board in respect of Optometry and required to operate independently, complying with Codes of Conduct and organisational policies and procedures.
Advise on the priorities for investment in Eye health and Optometry services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Responsible for the operational and professional delivery and performance of Optometry services across the Health Board, ensuring that services are
developed, responsive to need, and provided with dignity, respect and in a co productive approach.
Exercising judgemental and autonomous decision making in line with the
seniority of the post and the Health Board’s policies, scheme of delegation and standing financial instructions.
Working independently interpreting national strategy, policy, and guidelines, taking, and making sound operational decisions.
Working collaboratively, always, with other leaders, managers, and stakeholders to consistently achieve high quality services and performance standards.
Work in partnership with service groups to provide robust professional advice to the Health Board on the opportunities for delivery and commissioning a range of enhanced services from Optometrists in Powys.
Providing visible and effective clinical leadership with responsibility and
accountability for effective service delivery including the interface of Optometry services into secondary care

Please refer the Job description for details