Band 6 Optometrist | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7916465/358-7916465-MSK |
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The appointee will provide unsupervised optometric diagnostic assessment and treatment in a broad range of core optometric duties. For example: adult and paediatric refractions; low vision assessments; fitting and assessment of medical contact lens.
The appointee will be appraised in their clinical role and advice and support for career progression will be available from the Clinical lead for Optometry and Cornea.
The successful appointee will be responsible for ensuring that the department’s consistently high standards of patient care are maintained by taking a patient focused approach in all planned activities.
• Work in accordance to the SOP and clinical protocols.
• Work in the medical contact lens service within their approved level of competence.
• Work in the low vision service with their approved level of competence.
• Maintain standards and practice in accordance with the GOC/ABDO Code of Professional Conduct, national guidelines and local Trust policies/guidelines.
• Be responsible for providing and updating relevant patient information.
• Be conversant with Trust Policies and guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Be able to work flexibly in order to meet the demands on the service. This may involve changes to the timetable with reasonable notice provided.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
• The post holder will provide expert clinical care for patients requiring medical contact lenses.
• The post holder will train to provide low vision clinics in the community setting.
• The post holder will assist in development of optometrists, nursing & other allied health staff.
• This post will join a large team consisting of Optometry Unit in ophthalmology department consisting of 29 consultants and several medical staff and allied health professionals.
• The post holder will work closely within the optometry unit with the Cornea and Optometry lead and senior optometrists who work in contact lens and low vision department.
(please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role)
This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026