Head of Services (Optometry)

Overview

This role leads and manages the optometry service in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, ensuring smooth delivery of eye care services across hospital and community settings in a new hospital environment. It includes planning, daily operations, and overseeing the clinical work of all optometry staff while maintaining high standards of patient care. The role works closely with, and reports to, the Head of Department and the Primary Eye Care Lead Consultant.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Service Management

• Provide advanced clinical optometry services including complex refractions, biometry, and specialized diagnostic procedures
• Oversee clinical quality and safety standards across all optometry services
• Ensure efficient operations of Supplementary Primary Eyecare Clinic (SPEC), Community & Home Eye Screening Service (CHESS), and Diabetic Retinopathy Photography (DRP) services
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