Advanced Paediatric Optometrist | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackpool Orthoptic department is seeking an enthusiastic Optometrist with paediatric interest to join the Orthoptic team/ Hospital Eye Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The successful candidate will be required to work in an Outpatient setting, working closely with the orthoptists. The Orthoptic department consists of 9 Orthoptists, 2 Optometrists and 4 Technicians/ vision screeners.

The trust employs 8 Consultant Ophthalmologists, including one Consultant specialising in Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Ocular Motility., To provide a broad range of highly specialised optometry services in support of the Ophthalmology directorate. To be responsible for independent and multi-disciplinary team working in extended roles. The post holder will have a depth of knowledge sufficient to manage complex cases and an ability to provide guidance and instruction to colleagues in both a clinical and supervisory capacity.

To be responsible for and utilise high value ophthalmic equipment requiring a high degree of manual dexterity, often in challenging circumstances. Have an ability to analyse and interpret results to formulate a treatment plan and prescribe optical appliances as necessary.

Advise Orthoptic and Ophthalmic managers in planning and participate in the development of new clinical pathways and policy changes.

This clinician will work in outpatients or community clinics as the service requires, examining and treating patients with varying degrees of clinical need and ability.

The post-holder will deliver a paediatric clinic supported by the Orthoptists and ophthalmologists. This position would offer the opportunity for an experienced community optometrist to expand upon their knowledge and they would be fully supported by the Orthoptic team. Previous hospital experience is not essential., Disability Confident
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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.