Optometrist

*This role is a 1 year contract role*

JOB PURPOSE
Optometrists provide ophthalmic services essential to the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions. They are required to contribute in aspects of the 4 Pillars of Clinical Care, Training and Education, Research and Quality as well as Management and Leadership. Optometrists are expected to uphold professional ethics at all times and to consistently deliver standards of care as determined by the hospital and in compliance with the Optometrists and
Opticians Board (OOB).

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) Specific (95%)
Clinical Care
Quality of Work
1. Maintain consistent standards of care:
a. Optometrists will be expected to practice according to the clinical and
quality service standards set by the department and hospital and adhere to
relevant organisational and departmental guidelines in all areas of practice.
b. Optometric assessment includes:
i. The examination of patients with actual or potential visual
impairments and limitations.
ii. The evaluation of the results of examination through analysis and
synthesis of clinical reasoning and clinical tests.
c. Optometric services are planned and conducted in the best interest of the
patient based on optometrist’s knowledge of the patient’s eye condition,
known indications and contraindications, planned treatment and
management:

General eye investigations include:
 Refraction
 Visual Acuity Assessment
 Color Vision Assessment
 Hess and Binocular Single Vision Test
 Octopus Visual Field Assessment
 Endothelial Cell Count Assessment
 Corneal Pachymetry
 Bandage Contact Lens Fitting
ii. Subspecialty services:
 Ultrasonography
 Refractive Surgery Clinic
 Optometrist-led Eye Clinic (OPEC)
 Eye Screening
 Reading Centre
iii. Professional communication with patient, caregivers, medical
practitioners and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
iv. Documentation of relevant patient assessment, progress and
management plans in accordance with the guidelines determined by
the hospital.
d. To achieve competency in all clinical assessment and meet the audit targets
set by the department.

2. Maintain and manage workload:
a. Responsible for maintaining patient statistics and patient workload.
b. Plan and provide coverage in unit where necessary.
c. Provide service coverage where necessary.

Safe Care
1. Contribute to maintenance and improvement of safe care:
a. Practice due diligence during all patient interactions to ensure safety of the
patient at all times.
b. Undertake corrective actions immediately and consistently when feedback
given.

Education
Supervision and Mentoring
1. May assist in co-supervision/ co-training of staff, students or volunteers.

Delivering of Education
1. Deliver in-service training and education to intra-department colleagues.
2. May conduct professional workshops and seminars to patients and public.
 

Planning and Development

1. May assist to organise, coordinate and provide continuing education to colleagues.
2. May assist to develop resource materials

Research and Quality

Update Practice and Quality Knowledge
1. Apply and demonstrate evidence-based practice.
2. May assist in quality improvement activities/ projects.

Involve in Research and Quality
1. May participate in and support clinical projects in data collection/ design/ analysis.
2. Participate actively in quality improvement activities at hospital/ department level.

Create and Communicate Evidence
1. May assist to develop abstracts/ posters/ oral presentations.

Management/ Leadership

Managing Services and Resources
1. Assist to manage services and resources to achieve department/ hospital targets.

Collaboration and Communication
1. May assist in leading department workgroup to deliver and improve service and care.
2. May participate in department projects.

Setting Strategic Direction
1. May assist to manage information and data to identify gaps and potential areas of change.

(B) General (5%)
1. Actively involved in hospital and department’s initiatives.
2. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
3. Administrative duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education / Training / Experience
New Hire:
Minimum Degree in Optometry.
Preferably with minimum 2 years of experience in Optometry.
Courses in relevant clinical disciplines is preferred.

Professional License
Registered with OOB, Singapore with Full or Provisional License.
Attained valid Practicing License from OOB, Singapore.

Attributes
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Dedicated and willingness to learn new skills.

Others

Demonstrate proper workplace grooming standard and maintain a professional appearance.