With over 226 years of experience, SeeAbility delivers expert, inclusive eye care services in Special Schools across Hampshire. 

To be a part of SeeAbility’s Special School’s Eye Care team in a Hampshire school or schools. You will be responsible for regular visits to the same school(s) during school term times only.  SeeAbility Special Schools Eye Care team training will be provided to all successful applicants.

Role Overview: Special School Optometrist

You will work as part of SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team, delivering specialist eye care in special schools in Hampshire during term time only. You’ll visit the same schools regularly, with occasional need to cover other schools, and will receive full specialist training upon appointment.

Training, Quality and Service Development

• Complete SeeAbility City, St George’s University Eyecare Training
• Complete mandatory organisational SeeAbility training
• Deliver annual training sessions to assigned schools where possible
• Participate in clinical audit and service improvement initiatives
• Participate in risk assessments with the service manager
• In time, mentor new team members
• Attend at least three SeeAbility team meetings per year

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• In exceptional circumstances, a genuine occupational requirement may apply under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)

This is a highly autonomous clinical role requiring expert judgement, advanced communication skills, and the ability to work confidently with children who have complex physical, learning, sensory and behavioural needs.