To be a part of SeeAbility’s Special School’s Eye Care team in a Sussex 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.

You will work as part of SeeAbility’s Special Schools Eye Care Team, delivering specialist eye care in special schools in Sussex 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.

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.

• Deliver specialist eye care in line with NHS England Special School Eye Care Service Specifications
• Manage an independent caseload using evidence‑based practice
• Communicate sensitively and effectively with children with complex needs
• Deliver information to parents and carers, often despite communication barriers
• 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
• Report and investigate incidents, near misses, or safeguarding concerns

For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone’s unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

• Member of College of Optometrists 
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field desirable 
• 2 years post qualification experience  
• Advanced theoretical and practical experience across a broad range of optometric skills  
• Demonstrable leadership skills 
• Effective communicator 
• Credible practitioner 
• Highly motivated 
• Time management skills 

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.