Independent Prescribing Clinical Placement Elevate your career with Independent Prescribing through CHEC’s Clinical Placement Unlock new opportunities in your career as an Optometrist with Independent Prescribing, empowering you to conduct thorough patient assessments, diagnose conditions, devise effective management strategies, and issue necessary prescriptions. As a leading provider of community Ophthalmology, CHEC takes pride in offering Clinical Placements tailored for IP. Applicants must have practiced in the UK and been registered with the GOC for at least two years prior to starting their clinical placement. During the placement, participants are required to maintain a clinical logbook to verify that learning outcomes are met. Additionally, participants will need to treat enough patients with various conditions they will manage therapeutically. Choosing CHEC as your placement provider, you will experience a range of general ophthalmology clinics alongside our specialist doctors. A nominal fee of £50 per session is applicable and must be settled before commencing the placement. The College of Optometrists set out the requirement of a minimum of 24 x 3 hour sessions in the HES or specialist general practice. Register your interest by completing the form below, and a member of our Education Team will reach out to you. Successful registration will be subject to the agreement of CHEC Terms and Conditions. First name* Last name* GOC number* Company name* Email* Telephone number* Company postal code* IP course provider* IP course completion date* Preferred placement site* Preferred number of sessions with CHEC* Preferred schedule (full day, set days a week)* Preferred placement start date* State if you are requesting a placement or for a DPP form to be completed* The Clinical Placement aims to: -Develop competence in assessing, diagnosing, and managing ophthalmic conditions you plan to treat. -Identify and refer sight-threatening conditions appropriately. -Effectively communicate with patients. -Monitor treatment responses, reassess diagnoses, and adjust treatment plans, making referrals or consulting others as necessary. -Make clinical decisions that prioritise patient needs. -Recognise your own professional limitations. -Critically evaluate and improve your prescribing practices continually. Why choose CHEC for your Clinical Placement? -Expert placement leaders. -Flexible number of sessions to suit your needs. -Access to multiple placement locations. -Exposure to a mix of general ophthalmology cases.