Sessional Optometrist
CompanySeeAbility
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeOther
Posted At4/15/2026
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Description
Role Description
Sessional Optometrist – Make a difference!
Location: South London Schools
Salary: £250per day plus benefits
Hours: 7.5 to 37.5 hours per week, (1- 5 days a week)- School term time only
About SeeAbility
SeeAbility is the UK’s leading specialist eye care charity for people with learning disabilities, autism, visual impairment and complex support needs. With over 225 years of experience, SeeAbility delivers expert, inclusive eye care services in Special Schools across London
What You Bring
To be a part of SeeAbility’s Special School’s Eye Care team in a London school or schools. You will be responsible for regular visits to the same school(s) during school term times only. SeeAbility Special Schools Eye Care team training will be provided to all successful applicants.
Role Overview: Special School Optometrist
You will work as part of SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team, delivering specialist eye care in London special schools during term time only. You’ll visit the same schools regularly, with occasional need to cover other schools, and will receive full specialist training upon appointment.
This is a highly autonomous clinical role requiring expert judgement, advanced communication skills, and the ability to work confidently with children who have complex physical, learning, sensory and behavioural needs.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Decision‑Making
Sessional Optometrist – Make a difference!
Location: South London Schools
Salary: £250per day plus benefits
Hours: 7.5 to 37.5 hours per week, (1- 5 days a week)- School term time only
About SeeAbility
SeeAbility is the UK’s leading specialist eye care charity for people with learning disabilities, autism, visual impairment and complex support needs. With over 225 years of experience, SeeAbility delivers expert, inclusive eye care services in Special Schools across London
What You Bring
To be a part of SeeAbility’s Special School’s Eye Care team in a London school or schools. You will be responsible for regular visits to the same school(s) during school term times only. SeeAbility Special Schools Eye Care team training will be provided to all successful applicants.
Role Overview: Special School Optometrist
You will work as part of SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team, delivering specialist eye care in London special schools during term time only. You’ll visit the same schools regularly, with occasional need to cover other schools, and will receive full specialist training upon appointment.
This is a highly autonomous clinical role requiring expert judgement, advanced communication skills, and the ability to work confidently with children who have complex physical, learning, sensory and behavioural needs.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Care & Decision‑Making
- Deliver specialist eye care in line with NHS England Special School Eye Care Service Specifications
- Manage an independent caseload using evidence‑based practice
- Make complex clinical decisions
- Refer appropriately to ophthalmologists, orthoptists, GPs and other healthcare professionals
- Communicate sensitively and effectively with children with complex needs
- Deliver information to parents and carers, often despite communication barriers
- Liaise directly with parents, carers, and schools (using secure NHS mail and GDPR‑compliant systems)
- Produce written clinical reports within 5 working days for parents, schools, and professionals
- Work closely with:
- Dispensing Opticians
- Orthoptists and ophthalmologists
- GPs and paediatricians
- Speech & Language Therapists
- Occupational and Physiotherapists
- Educational and social care professionals
- Promote interdisciplinary cooperation to enhance patient‑centred care
- Complete SeeAbility City, St George’s University Eyecare Training
- Complete mandatory organisational SeeAbility training
- Deliver annual training sessions to assigned schools where possible
- Participate in clinical audit and service improvement initiatives
- Participate in risk assessments with the service manager
- In time, mentor new team members
- Attend at least three SeeAbility team meetings per year
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with:
- Data Protection Act
- NHS Information Governance Toolkit
- Report and investigate incidents, near misses, or safeguarding concerns
- Adhere to infection control, health & safety, and safeguarding policies
- Maintain CPD and stay up to date with developments in eye health, disability and legislation
- Transporting specialist equipment between school sites
- High levels of concentration for prolonged periods (2–3+ hours)
- Managing interruptions and challenging behaviours
- Emotional resilience when discussing permanent visual loss
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so everyone has access to a fantastic package of benefits.
- Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate your achievements
- Financial Perks – Discounts & cashback offers
- Wellbeing Support – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience f
or all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.