Specialist Optometrist

at  Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic optometrist to join our progressive the ophthalmology team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Applications are invited from GOC registered optometrists would like to work part time as part of a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists with a wide range of specialist interests, optometrists, orthoptists and other support staff.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
Candidates who have less than 3 years post qualification experience may be considered to start at band 6 level with a view to progress to band 7 once training and set targets are completed.
The role offers the opportunity to be develop clinically in a broad range of core optometry services including paediatric and adult refraction, contact lenses and low vision rehabilitation.
Our optometrists work alongside consultant ophthalmologists in paediatric, corneal, glaucoma, and retinal clinics allowing you to further develop your clinical skills.
It would be desirable if the appointee has experience and higher qualifications in an extended role.
There will be opportunity to participate in regular teaching, training, and clinical audit to enhance your knowledge and also contribute to the training of others in the department.
You should be motivated to provide the highest standards of patient care and to constantly improve your knowledge and skills to benefit our patients.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
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