About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Optometrists keen to enhance their knowledge and extend their skills by joining our team of Consultant Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Imaging and Nursing staff working in the Retinal Treatment Clinics based at the purpose-built Community Stadium in York.
To provide highly specialised advice contributing to the diagnosis, management, education and discharge of patients within the RTC & Macular Service.
To undertake a specialist extended clinical optometry role, in the diagnosis and management of patients with ARMD, DMO and RVO.
As an autonomous practitioner, to be legally and professionally responsible and accountable for the management of patients in your care and to keep accurate and contemporaneous records.
To maintain a high standard or clinical record keeping, in keeping with departmental, legal and national standards.
To be fully conversant and compliant with Data Protection Act, Access to Health Records Act and Trust policies in relation to confidential data.
To liaise with and give detailed medical information to the Consultant Ophthalmologists & all members of the Optometric team.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Ophthalmologists, Orthoptists, Nurses, clerks etc.
To undertake any other duties/roles to fulfil the post and meet the needs of the service as agreed with your Line Manager.
To work closely with professional colleagues in developing professional clinical performance and audit these.
To contribute to teaching and training.
To participate in continuing education and training (CET) as required by the G.O.C.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.