Optometrist

OptometristWho are weNewmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England providing outpatients appointments diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK.We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what its like to work here we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.Role overviewWe are looking for a new Optometrist to join our Northampton site. This will be 2-3 days perweek play a vital role at Newmedica. They run both the pre and post operative clinics and triage patients. They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions.They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease. The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.What skills and experience do I needYou need to be a fully qualified optometrist (a MCOptom specialist optometry degree or BSc(hons) in Ophthalmic Optics or Optometry or equivalent qualification is essential) and you need a current registration with the General Optical Council.Alongside the mandatory qualifications the following things will be advantageous: Previous hospital eye service or private eye clinic experience Knowledge of clinical practice and aware of current developments in Optometry Capable of working in a high-volume clinical setting seeing circa 18-22 patients per day Experience of delivering consistently high standards of specialist optometric diagnostic testsusing complex equipment. The training and coaching of others The desire for and commitment to continuous professional development A competent user of computer systems and programmes An excellent grasp of the English language both verbally and in written format A good team player happy to jump in and support others when requiredWhat were offeringA competitive salary200 Hours annual leave plus bank holidays1 day birthday annual leaveA company pension schemeDeath in Service coverAccess to a range of benefits including free eye tests discounted or free glasses a free 24/7 well-being/counselling/advice serviceFunded Blue Light CardAn environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.Working with a friendly multi-disciplinary team passionate about improving the lives of our patientsA bright spacious and modern working environment built to the highest standardsExcellent transport linksFree on-site parkingIf you would like an informal chat about the opportunity or to request a job description please contact Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.At Newmedica we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities and we are committed to this in both the running of our services and how we recruit our staff. We actively encourage applications from everyone with the essential requirements of the job regardless of any protected characteristics.Newmedica is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all people irrespective of gender age disability sexual orientation race language religion ethnic or social origin.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Children Activity,Criminal Justice,Customer Service,Accomodation,CAD,LTE Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1