Optometry & Ophthalmic Imaging Assistant Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of support and diagnostic assessments and procedures, giving advice and arranging further follow-up as needed.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Principal Optometrist, including producing rotas, managing annual leave requests, and preparing documents in Word and Excel.
• Perform non‑patient‑contact activities to support optometry and imaging services across Wolverhampton Eye Infirmary, Cannock Chase Hospital and Ashmore Park Eye Clinic.
• Complete any other clerical administrative tasks that support the clinical functions of the department.
• Use agreed criteria, protocols and pathways, and clinical judgement within scope of practice to:
• Conduct imaging procedures appropriate to banding.
• Review patients attending the low‑vision clinic in person or by telephone, and action any necessary follow‑up arrangements.
• Train new contact‑lens wearers in their us...