PCSE Downtime, OCT Training, Vacancies And FODO News

20 November 2021

We have 5 items for you today:

1. 1. PCSE System Downtime
      PCSE advise that due to maintenance, the Online portal will be unavailable today, Sunday 14 November, from 5pm until 11pm.  Further information is on their website, HERE.

1. 1. Maculopathy OCT Interpretation Training Module
      WOPEC and LOCSU have launched a Maculopathy OCT interpretation lecture series. The aim of the series is to build on existing knowledge of maculopathy with an emphasis on monitoring in primary care, referral and treatment pathways and optical coherence tomography (OCT) interpretation. Further information can be found HERE.

1. 1. Optical Consultant and Dispensing Optician Vacancies (Full Time)
      They advise:
      
      We have 2 fantastic opportunities to join a store that puts the customer at the heart of all our decisions! Due to expansion Boots Opticians St Albans is looking for one full time Optical Consultant and one full time qualified Dispensing Optician. It is a busy, friendly practice where weekend working will be required Saturday and/or Sunday). Part-time work will also be considered. For more information, please contact matt.clemitson@boots-opticians.co.uk

1. 1. OCL Vision’s Autumn 2021 Newsletter
      We’ve included OCL’s latest newsletter, HERE, as it has a brief but concise section entitled “All about glaucoma”. This summarises the different treatment options available which range from medication such as eye drops and tablets, to laser treatment and surgery. We hope it is of interest to you.

1. 1. FODO News
      Is HERE, including Apprenticeships’ consultation, RCOphth publishes views on NHS cataract surgery using independent providers, Covid vaccination as a condition of deployment for frontline health and social care workers and Electronic eye care referral system (EeRS) update

Kind regards

Herts LOC