Medical Glaucoma Optometrist, Band 8a

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gloucestershire Hospitals for a highly skilled optometrist with a specialist interest in Glaucoma.

A new role has been created for a Medical Optometrist to work in glaucoma clinics both as autonomous practitioner and working with consultants to see the most complex patients. In addition the post holder will work with glaucoma consultants in service development, audit and research as well as training optometrists working within the glaucoma service.

Main duties of the job

Previous hospital experience is essential as well as IP qualifications and the post holder is expected to have or be working toward diploma in Glaucoma and have experience working within a glaucoma service.

The post holder will work within glaucoma clinics assessing and managing patients of all complexity. In addition a key part of the role is to work with glaucoma consultants to develop the virtual glaucoma service, establish new community referral pathways and community management schemes for low risk patients and be the clinical lead for the optometry glaucoma service.

About us

The successful candidate will work within a friendly and progressive department of 25 Optometrists ranging from trainees to medical optometrists and will work with two full time Glaucoma Consultants. We work within two acute hospitals Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals with some additional clinical activity at community hospitals within the county. The Ophthalmology unit within Gloucestershire Hospitals is recognised nationally as being at the forefront of Ophthalmology within the UK. The unit is also highly regarded for clinical training and is active in research.

Details

Date posted

28 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0293

Job locations

Optometry Department

Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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