SYK Recruitment are working with an established Private hospital in the Gateshead area who are looking to recruit a Clinical Optometrist to join their team. The hospital is a modern, purpose-built and well-equipped private healthcare facility. The role is required 3 days a week 9-5, flexible on days
Clinical Optometrist Roles and Responsibilities
- Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes
- Ensure patients understand risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients' needs
- Providing reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey
- Ensuring post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff
- Undertake YAG laser with training
Clinical Optometrist Requirements
- A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience
- Motivated to develop with a keen interest in the clinical side of optometry
- Good communication and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to provide the highest quality of care to all patients
Clinical OptometristBenefits
- Salary from 45,000 - 52,500 DOE/Pro Rata
- 25 Days holiday plus bank Holidays
- Company Pension
- Support you with training opportunities, career development options
- Unique health & wellbeing focused benefits package
- Free membership across all of Fitness & Wellbeing clubs
- Life Assurance Scheme
If you are interested in this Clinical Optometrist role, please apply or contact Nikki Stephenson at SYK Recruitment
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