This role leads and manages the optometry service in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, ensuring smooth delivery of eye care services across hospital and community settings in a new hospital environment. It includes planning, daily operations, and overseeing the clinical work of all optometry staff while maintaining high standards of patient care. The role works closely with, and reports to, the Head of Department and the Primary Eye Care Lead Consultant. Responsibilities Clinical Practice & Service Management Provide advanced clinical optometry services including complex refractions, biometry, and specialized diagnostic procedures Oversee clinical quality and safety standards across all optometry services Ensure efficient operations of Supplementary Primary Eyecare Clinic (SPEC), Community & Home Eye Screening Service (CHESS), and Diabetic Retinopathy Photography (DRP) services Maintain clinical competency in advanced optometric procedures and equipment Lead clinical practice improvement and quality improvement projects at department and inter-department levels Develop and implement evidence-based clinical protocols and guidelines Leadership & Management Plan and manage human resources to achieve optimal service delivery at department level Supervise and deploy all optometry staff including Principal, Senior, and Optometrists, Ophthalmic Technologists and Technicians Conduct performance management, coaching, and professional development for senior staff Plan, develop, review, and implement optometry services and programs to meet department and hospital strategic goals Manage departmental budgets, resources, and equipment procurement Lead inter-department and inter-professional workgroups to deliver and improve eye care services Collaboration & Strategic Development Work under guidance of Head of Department and Primary Eye Care Lead Consultant on strategic initiatives Initiate and lead collaborations with external stakeholders to improve patient ca