An exciting vacancy has become available which involves working within extended roles including the medical retina, injection and post-operative cataract clinics across Whipps Cross and Newham sites with potential core optometry sessions. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Optometrist to join our teams.
The post-holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.
To participate in core optometry clinics including specialist contact lenses and paediatrics
To participate in the delivery of the ophthalmology service in the areas of Medical Retina and injection services
To participate in the eye emergency services
To participate in glaucoma clinics
To participate in cataract and post op cataract clinics as well as virtual clinics
To participate in the delivery of highly specialist ophthalmic services and extended roles that meet the changing needs of the department
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Grant Job title: Head Orthoptist, WX & NUH sites Email address:
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