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A post has arisen within HealthHarmonie for Optometrists with a specialist interest in Glaucoma to join our team in delivering community outpatient eye appointments (Tuesday and Thursday only). Main duties of the jobAs a Specialist Community Optometrist, you must be able to provide services in Glaucoma care. Your duties will include seeing follow-up patients for any of the below needs: Dealing with Ocular-Refinement Patients Management of OHT and suspect Glaucoma Minor eye conditions Patient support and education The position is for a specialist community optometrist who already possess the College of Optometrists Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Higher Cert in Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma and IP registered with a minimum of 2 years working in a glaucoma setting preferably a hospital setting or community based (or equivalent). Hours: 08:30 - 17:00 Greet Medical Practice - Tuesday Lordswood Surgery - Thursday About usHealthHarmonie Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003 HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures. Job responsibilitiesDuties will include the below needs: Testing Times The total patient testing/appointment time is 30 minutes which include the following: HCA - 15-minute appointment to perform OCT, Visual Fields and Vision examinations Optometrist - 15 minutes for additional testing including patient history Person SpecificationQualificationsBSC in Optometry or equivalent Professional Diploma in Glaucoma or Professional Higher Certificate Glaucoma or Professional Cert in Glaucoma IP Registered Professional/statutory registration GOC Registered ExperienceHospital setting or community-based experience Able to perform in fast paced environment at 15-minute appointment slots (4 appointments per hour = 32 appointment per day) Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.#J-18808-Ljbffr