Optometrist, Cheltenham General Hospital

The successful candidate will work within a friendly and progressive department of 25 optometrists, ranging from trainees to medical optometrists, and will work with two full time glaucoma consultants. We work within two acute hospitals, Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals, with some additional clinical activity at community hospitals within the county. The Ophthalmology unit within Gloucestershire Hospitals is recognised nationally as being at the forefront of ophthalmology within the UK. The unit is also highly regarded for clinical training and is active in research.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gloucestershire Hospitals for a highly skilled optometrist with a specialist interest in glaucoma. A new role has been created for a Medical Optometrist to work in glaucoma clinics both as autonomous practitioner and working with consultants to see the most complex patients. In addition, the post holder will work with glaucoma consultants in service development, audit and research as well as training optometrists working within the glaucoma service. The post holder should have IP and have or be working towards diploma in Glaucoma