Glaucoma Specialist Optometrist
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Glaucoma Specialist Optometrist Vacancy - Eye Academy Windsor
Eye Academy is a premier independent practice combining specialist clinical eye care with luxury international eyewear styling. With state-of-the-art diagnostic technology (including Optomap and OCT) and dedicated dry eye glaucoma and myopia clinics we provide a full-scope clinical environment for IP Optometrists. We offer longer appointment times true clinical independence and a collaborative team culture focused on bespoke patient-first care.
Were proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first and joining us as our new optom means being part of a team that values clinical freedom supports your development and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming people first environment where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether youre looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers this could be the right place for you.
- Professional fees paid
- Your birthday off work
- Free & regular CPD courses
- Access to Westfield Health (claim cashback on healthcare purchases)
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing development and work-life balance.
- Assess and monitor patients with ocular hypertension suspected glaucoma and established glaucoma within agreed clinical pathways and an authorised scope of practice.
- Perform and interpret glaucoma investigations including Goldmann applanation tonometry gonioscopy pachymetry optic nerve assessment OCT and visual fields as appropriate to the clinical presentation.
- Integrate structural and functional findings assess risk and recognise progression inadequate pressure control or other changes requiring senior review.
- Agree and document management and follow-up plans within the relevant pathway with timely escalation to the Clinical Lead or ophthalmologist when required.
- For independent prescribing clinicians initiate or adjust treatment only within prescribing competence agreed clinical authority and service protocols.
- Provide comprehensive eye examinations refraction ocular health assessments and appropriate advice management or referral for other eye conditions.
- Explain findings treatment options adherence and safety-netting clearly involving patients in decisions about their care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records correspondence and referrals ensuring results and actions are communicated promptly.
- Work with the Clinical Lead ophthalmologists dispensing team and Practice Manager to support safe clinics and continuity of care.
- Participate in audit case review incident reporting and improvement of clinical protocols and patient pathways.
- Support colleagues through clinical discussion teaching and mentoring within personal competence.
- Maintain professional registration appropriate indemnity and continuing professional development; follow confidentiality consent safeguarding and infection prevention requirements.
- Current General Optical Council registration as an optometrist.
- Independent Prescribing qualification with current GOC prescribing registration.
- Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma or Professional Diploma in Glaucoma.
- Recent practical experience of assessing and monitoring patients with glaucoma suspected glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Competence in glaucoma examination and investigation including gonioscopy optic nerve assessment OCT and visual field interpretation.
- Sound clinical judgement clear documentation and recognition of the limits of personal competence.
- Ability to deliver thorough general optometric care and communicate sensitively and clearly with patients.
- Ability to work effectively with clinical and practice colleagues and contribute to clinical quality improvement.
- Experience in hospital eye services or community ophthalmology pathways.
- Further qualifications or experience in medical retina acute eye care or other relevant clinical areas.
- Experience of audit teaching mentoring or developing clinical services.
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About Company
The Hakim Group is the portfolio brand representing the group's business interests. Focusing on Independent Opticians but with a broad business portfolio.
