Specialist Optometrist

A 12 month part time maternity cover has become available within our friendly team at Addenbrooke’s hospital, Cambridge. We’re interested in hearing from Optometrists who already have some hospital experience or see themselves developing a longer term connection with hospital work. You will already be confident with your paediatric assessments and refractive management but don’t necessarily need to have extended role experience as full supervision will be given. There are lots of opportunities within ophthalmology clinics for those with interests in glaucoma, medical retina, AMD and cornea. Apply today if you are passionate about patient care and if you’re ready to accelerate your learning at a leading teaching hospital in the beautiful university city of Cambridge. The post is part time 2 days/week. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

• Deliver a range of clinical services to the highest standards
• Provide safe and effective referral triage and clinical advice
• Assist in the teaching and training of staff and community partners
• Undertake clinical audit, research and administrative tasks

Our Trust Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background. Benefits to you We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.