Optometrist / Specialist Optometrist

About This Role

This role offers an enthusiastic and motivated optometrist the chance to join a growing hospital optometry team during a period of service development. It is an excellent opportunity for an optometrist who wants to develop specialist clinical skills, influence service development, and play an active role in shaping the future of the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, evidence-based care within the Hospital Eye Service
• Manage patients across a range of specialist ophthalmic clinics
• Develop and work within extended roles, including glaucoma, cataract, paediatric optometry, emergency eye care, contact lenses, and other specialist services
• Contribute to clinical leadership, service improvement, audit, teaching, clinical governance, and quality improvement
• Work closely with ophthalmologists, orthoptists, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care

Requirements

• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to developing yourself and the service

Nice to have:

• Competencies required for a Band 7 appointment

Benefits

• Supportive working environment where ideas are welcomed
• Professional development is encouraged
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference
• Competency-based training and ongoing professional development
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Staff benefits
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Important Details

• Interview date: September 2026
• Locations: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust sites within University Hospitals Tees

About the Company

University Hospitals Tees was formed by South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust coming together. The ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring the right staff are in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.