Health Inequalities Lead for Optometry (Greater Manchester)

Key Responsibilities • Reducing Health Inequalities, Enhancing Engagement and Partnership Working. • Identify and address inequalities in access to optometry services with an initial focus on Easy Eyecare Pathway across Greater Manchester using population health data, local intelligence, and stakeholder feedback. • Support the development and delivery of targeted approaches to improve equity of access for priority populations. • Increase engagement with optical practices to encourage participation in initiatives aimed at improving coverage and reducing inequalities. • Strengthen collaboration with GP practices to improve awareness, referral pathways, and uptake of the Easy Eyecare Service. • Act as a key point of contact between optometry, primary care, and wider system partners on health inequalities work. Easy Eyecare Service • Lead and support activities to increase awareness, understanding, and uptake of the Easy Eyecare Service among professionals and communities. • Identify barriers to uptake and collaborate with stakeholders to develop practical solutions. Programme and Project Delivery • Undertake and support projects as specified by the Optometry Provider Board and/or Optometry Excellence Programme, within the agreed time commitment. • Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of agreed initiatives, providing progress updates and outcomes as required. Reporting and Governance • Provide written and/or verbal updates to relevant groups, including the Optometry Provider Board. • Ensure all work aligns with Greater Manchester priorities, policies, and governance arrangements. Time Commitment • 1 session per week (4 hours), with flexibility on how the time is used to best meet agreed objectives. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities • Reducing Health Inequalities, Enhancing Engagement and Partnership Working. • Identify and address inequalities in access to optometry services with an initial focus on Easy Eyecare Pathway across Greater Manchester using population health data, local intelligence, and stakeholder feedback. • Support the development and delivery of targeted approaches to improve equity of access for priority populations. • Increase engagement with optical practices to encourage participation in initiatives aimed at improving coverage and reducing inequalities. • Strengthen collaboration with GP practices to improve awareness, referral pathways, and uptake of the Easy Eyecare Service. • Act as a key point of contact between optometry, primary care, and wider system partners on health inequalities work. Easy Eyecare Service • Lead and support activities to increase awareness, understanding, and uptake of the Easy Eyecare Service among professionals and communities. • Identify barriers to uptake and collaborate with stakeholders to develop practical solutions. Programme and Project Delivery • Undertake and support projects as specified by the Optometry Provider Board and/or Optometry Excellence Programme, within the agreed time commitment. • Contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of agreed initiatives, providing progress updates and outcomes as required. Reporting and Governance • Provide written and/or verbal updates to relevant groups, including the Optometry Provider Board. • Ensure all work aligns with Greater Manchester priorities, policies, and governance arrangements. Time Commitment • 1 session per week (4 hours), with flexibility on how the time is used to best meet agreed objectives.