Job Summary
Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your optometry skills? This could be an exciting opportunity for you. We are actively looking for an Optometrist/Contact Lens optician to join our multi-disciplinary team here at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants that either have experience within hospital optometry, or are looking to take a new path in their optometry career. This opportunity will expose you to a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, diagnostic tools and treatment options. As you can imagine, the learning opportunities within this role are outstanding.
Our Optometrists work alongside orthoptists, ophthalmic technicians, medical and nursing professionals.
Remember, for this opportunity previous hospital optometry experience is not essential, however to be successful you must have a caring nature, a passion for people and thrive working in a busy environment.
Main duties of the job
This post offers 2 clinical sessions per week (7.5 hrs) working in the specialist contact lens service. Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential, and as such appropriate training will be given to the successful applicant where required.
Clinics include fitting/reviewing of specialist contact lenses including soft, prosthetic, RGP, mini-scleral and full scleral lenses, used for variety of conditions.
Also incorporates assessment of keratoconics and pre-and post-corneal graft patients.
About Us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our
candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
279-7283688-JUL25
Job locations
Sussex Eye Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with GOC, Optometry degree or qualified Contact Lens Optician
- Experience fitting contact lenses, demonstarted competence in examination
- Excellent communication skills
- Team work
Desirable
- Experience in acute hospital setting
- Experience as a sole practitioner
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Sussex Eye Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Sussex Eye Hospital
Brighton
BN2 5BF
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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