Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has become available in Lymington Eye Outpatients for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner. This is a full time position. Lymington Eye Outpatients provide a positive work life balance with clinics currently running from Monday-Friday with an 8am-6pm shift pattern.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who demonstrates great professionalism and has leadership skills they would like to further develop.
The successful candidate will carry out a wide range of roles &  responsibilities that includes visual acuity assessment, measure intra-ocular pressures, instil eye drops when needed, assisting the clinicians in running laser list, and operate various imaging equipment's. We also support clinics at  our Main Ophthalmology site in Southampton General Hospital, so some off site  working will be required. 

Although this is an Ophthalmology outpatients position, knowledge and experience in Ophthalmology is not essential- training can be provided. Strong leadership skills will be a positive.

If you think this is the job for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.