Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 264-7184110-SUR
- Employer
- Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kettering General Hospital
- Town
- Kettering
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Optometrist
Band 7
Job overview
We are looking to hire a Specialist Optometrist to join our team here at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a part-time position, working 22.5 hours per week.
You will work closely with other Optometrists and Health Care Professionals in order to deliver and develop a comprehensive range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care.
Work as an autonomous practitioner in providing optometric and ophthalmological assessment, diagnosis and management of patients of all ages, and those who have varying communication skills.
There will opportunity and support for professional and career development within the hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
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To work closely with the Ophthalmologists and Orthoptists to develop and deliver core and specialist optometry services to the highest standards of quality and care.
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To maintain and manage own caseload of complex patients
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Undertake clinical audit and research in line with clinical governance standards.
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Provide clinical supervision to medical students, junior doctors and postgraduate and undergraduate optometry students within the department.
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Provide postgraduate teaching and training for multiple disciplines within the ophthalmology department
Working for our organisation
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For futher information regarding the role responsibilites and duties please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Optometry
- Registration with the GOC
- Accredited teaching qualification
Desirable criteria
- Masters/Phd in Optometry
- Competencies in Glaucoma, Medical Retina or Paediatrics
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience and interest in carrying out paediatric cycloplegic and subjective refractions and fundus examinations
- Substantial demonstrable previous clinical experience with highly complex paediatric cases
- Managerial experience, clinical/administrative duties
- Unsupervised work
- Evidence of Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Previous work with students/ mentorship
- Experience of working with patients with special needs
- Participation in department research and audit
- Service development
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate flexible approach to care
- Effective Communication
- Reflective practice
- Promotes discussion and evaluation of clinical practice initiating change where appropriate
Desirable criteria
- Identifies and facilitates training needs of self and others
- Knowledge of finance and Budgeting
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Knipe
- Job title
- Head Orthoptist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01536 492581
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