Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Optometry
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser
- Rhannu swydd
- Gweithio hyblyg
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 193-7403012PCG
- Cyflogwr
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Tref
- Reading
- Cyflog
- £47,810 - £54,710 pro-rata per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 31/08/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Advanced Optometrist (Part Time 15 hrs p/w)
NHS AfC: Band 7
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Band 7 Advanced Optometrist
This is a part-time post for 15 hours per week.
We are seeking to recruit an Optometrist to support our busy and growing team of 16 orthoptists and 5 optometrists.
We have sessions available that cover eye casualty, glaucoma and core optometry, and would be keen to hear from optometrists interested in getting involved in any of these services.
The role would be based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, with possible sessions at our other sites.
We are also keen to grow our research presence, as part of our partnership with the University of Reading. As such, we would also be interested to hear from Optometrists interested in supporting research.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
As an autonomous practitioner, the Advanced Optometrist will provide high quality optometric care to patients attending the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, and work as an effective member of the cross-site Optometry team.
You will deliver comprehensive care to patients attending the contact lens, paediatric, and refraction clinics, and may also undertake glaucoma, eye casualty and medical retina/AMD sessions.
You will also contribute towards the development of the optometry and orthoptic service.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the role.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- BSc Optometry
- GOC registration
- Evidence of recent clinical practice
Meini prawf dymunol
- Independent Presciber
- Teaching Qualification
- Member of College of Optometrists
- Masters/Higher degree
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Hospital Optometry Experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Extended Role experience
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Greg Richardson
- Teitl y swydd
- Head Orthoptist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07717593738
Rhestr swyddi gyda Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau Gwyddor Iechyd neu bob sector