Visionary Optometrist

Optometrist Role

This is an advanced practice that offers a great deal of progression and development opportunities. As the sole Optometrist, you will take a clinical lead and help to ensure continued practice growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class eye examinations, contact lens care, and other eyecare services.
• 30-60 minute appointments.
• OCT and Optomap available.
• Treat each patient as an individual and afford them the best eyecare possible.
• Listen, empathise, and understand the unique needs and desires of each patient.
• Carry out examinations in an enthusiastic and caring manner.
• Explain each step of the examination so that the patient understands what is happening.
• Discuss fully the various ways to correct vision or other eye or eye health-related issues.
• Hand over patients to the relevant colleague to take them on the next stage of their journey.
• Introduce patients to the benefits of contact lenses and encourage them to experience lenses for themselves.
• Carry out high-quality contact lens fittings and aftercare.
• Refer patients to a colleague for contact lens wear where appropriate.
• Ensure staff delivering support services are properly trained and regularly updated on latest practices.
• Assist the Practice Manager to help develop the practice in a positive way.
• Fulfil your role in the efficient administration of practice affairs.

Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Excellent communications and organisational skills.
• 2+ years experience.
• Clinically focused.
• Any additional specialities or interests would be beneficial.
• Interested in further training.
• Enthusiastic.

Practice Details

This is an excellent opportunity for an Optometrist to take the next step in their career. Clinical excellence is at the forefront of everything the team works towards. Within the role, you will have access to completely up-to-date testing equipment, enabling you to work both efficiently and effectively. You will also be able to utilise an array of further training opportunities within the role, allowing you to continually develop your career.

Salary and Benefits

• Between £50,000 to £55,000.
• Bonus scheme - 10% of base.
• Fees paid for.
• Additional company benefits.