Job description

PPRUK are now working in partnership with an exciting new client who operate out of NHS hospital and CCG sites across the UK. They offer Ophthalmology healthcare solutions to Glaucoma patients as well as a number of other specialities.

A position has become available in the Birmingham area for an Optometrist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join them on a self-employed basis to deliver community outpatient eye appointments.

 ***A College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma Higher Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered Optometrist would be required for this position***

Required:

BSC in Optometry or equivalent

Diploma in Therapeutics (Independent Prescribing) PgDipTp(IP Registered)

Higher Certificate Glaucoma (PgHigherCertGlauc)

Ideally 2 years working within a Glaucoma setting

Responsibilities include :

Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients

Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma

Minor eye conditions

Patient support and education

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Job Qualifications

Our requirements:

All candidates must be registered with GOC and have their own professional indemnity.

Achievement of core competencies as specified by college of optometrists and approved by the GOC

Registered on the Ophthalmic performers list to carry out NHS eye examinations