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Job summary
This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics. The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites. We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of a broad range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care including refraction, contact lenses, low vision, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring. To develop skills in enhanced clinics such as corneal, glaucoma, acute referral and medical retina with support from senior colleagues. To undertake delegated administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Optometry or senior colleagues. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
002399
Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name Alison Weston Position Head of Optometry Email alison.weston3@nhs.net Phone number Shortlisting Date: 2 November Interview Date: 9 November am
Please Note: All salaries listed reflect the pay for full time roles. Any part time roles will be pro rata.
Job Summary
This one year Resident Optometrist post will give the successful applicant an opportunity to develop the core optometry skills of refraction (adult and paediatric), contact lenses, low vision assessment, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring, as well as the opportunity to learn new skills within supported enhanced optometry/ophthalmology clinics such a glaucoma, medical retina, acute referral and corneal clinics.
The Ophthalmology Department is part of the Head and Neck clinical service unit within the Trust. The role will be based primarily at St James's University Hospital but may require travel to other Trust sites.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, GOC registered optometrist who is keen to pursue a career within secondary care optometry and who preferably has recent experience of working in core optometry clinics within a hospital setting.
Why you should join our Team
The Optometry service is part of a major Ophthalmology Department within one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the NHS. The team delivers highly specialised core and enhanced Optometry patient services across paediatric and adult pathways, supports tertiary work, contributes to teaching and clinical research, and plays an important part in wider service development across Ophthalmology. This is a large enthusiastic team of 18 optometrists, a dispensing optician manager and optometry administration staff, with a strong professional identity, a broad clinical scope in core and enhanced services, and a clear commitment to evidence-based practice, education and continuous improvement and development.
You will work alongside all the optometry team and also with ophthalmology, orthoptic, nursing and imaging colleagues. It is an excellent opportunity for a keen optometrist who aspires to work within a secondary care setting.
What you will bring to the role
To assist in the delivery of a broad range of core optometric services to the highest standards of quality and care including refraction, contact lenses, low vision, dispensing and keratoconus monitoring.
To develop skills in enhanced clinics such as corneal, glaucoma, acute referral and medical retina with support from senior colleagues.
To undertake delegated administrative responsibilities as determined by the Head of Optometry or senior colleagues.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS TrustOur Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
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Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
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To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
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