Optometrist

The role 

As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Carry out examinations that are associated with refractive, cataract, glaucoma and retinal surgeries.

- Run acute and follow up clinics post-surgery for all patients.

- Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.

- Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.

The Requirements

- Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist

- Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment

- Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems

- Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

Benefits

– Generous pay and bonus, reviewed annually this role pays £65K dependent on experience

– Generous matched pension contributions

– 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

– SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance

– Funded training and development – because we believe in our people

– Discounts on retails, social activities, etc.

– Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family

– Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing