Specialist Optometrist

Job summary A vacancy has arisen for an optometrist to join the Optometry team at Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary. The team consists of 12 Optometrists, 2 Optometry Assistants and an Eye Clinic Liaison Officer. We are a developing team working across many of the ophthalmic sub-specialty areas in addition to core optometry services. The successful candidate for a band 7 post will need to have significant clinical experience; Hospital Eye experience is likely to be an advantage, but applicants with community experience only will be considered if they have the relevant type of experience and demonstrate the necessary aptitude. Independent prescribing would be advantageous, but is not essential. A band 6 development post may be considered for this position. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Main duties of the job To work closely with the Principal Optometrist in order to deliver a comprehensive range of optometry services to the highest standards of quality and care, Undertake responsibility for patient assessment and management in core and extended role clinics across a range or sub-specialties within ophthalmology. Participation in the deliver of complex specialist services that meet the changing needs of the Directorate and other stakeholders. About us The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients. We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020. The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly. Details Date posted 17 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 225-DIV1-8200007 Job locations Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, New Cross Hospital, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Wolverhampton Road Wolverhampton WV10 0QP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The working environment is busy, with a challenging caseload, with a need to combine high standards of clinical practice with good time management for non-clinical activities. Duties cover a varied case-load including core optometry clinics ( peadiatric & adult refraction, low vision and specialist contact lenses), plus undertaking extended role clinics in one or more of our subspeciality clinics such as glaucoma, medical retina, uveitis, cornea, emergency and research. Job description Job responsibilities The working environment is busy, with a challenging caseload, with a need to combine high standards of clinical practice with good time management for non-clinical activities. Duties cover a varied case-load including core optometry clinics ( peadiatric & adult refraction, low vision and specialist contact lenses), plus undertaking extended role clinics in one or more of our subspeciality clinics such as glaucoma, medical retina, uveitis, cornea, emergency and research.