Main duties of the job

  • To provide the specialist paediatric optometry service within BCUHB (East) to give expert optometric advice and the highest standard of quality care to paediatric patients.
  • To provide a high quality Optometric service for all patients referred to the Optometry service.
  • To work autonomously in the Optometry clinic. This involves work without supervision in providing diagnosis, management and treatment of patients referred.
  • To determine the clinical diagnosis and develop effective management/treatment plans where applicable.
  • To undertake detailed refraction, fundus and media checks and provision of appropriate prescription for suitable spectacles.

    • Working for our organisation

    If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

    Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

    Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

    Person specification

    Qualifications and/or Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • BSc (Honours) Optometry and/or MScOptometry or equivalent or working at MSc level
  • GOC Optometric Registration

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of paediatric refraction skills in a hospital setting is desirable but not essential

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Post-qualification experience of paediatric refractions in clinical practice setting e.g. local optometrist practice
  • Evidence Of CPD
  • Evidence of working single handed.
  • Ability to demonstrate professional competencies
  • Willingness to undertake clinical teaching

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills written and verbal
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines when requested
  • Ability to work within local competency frameworks
  • Ability to use initiative and management skills to solve work-related issues
  • Enthusiasm
  • Computer literate
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work both single-handedly and as a member of a team

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Show knowledge of BCU Values. Ability to work with reference to the above e.g. care, compassion when giving sensitive information.

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • An ability to travel and carry equipment and case notes to clinics outside the Wrexham Maelor Hospital is essential.

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable