Hospital Optometrist
4 weeks ago
About the Role:
As a Hospital Optometrist at SpaMedica, you will be part of our 150-strong team supporting our cataract service across various clinics. Your responsibilities will include performing pre and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients, conducting pre-op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals, and obtaining informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform pre and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients.
- Conduct pre-op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals.
- Obtain informed consent in a professional and ethical manner.
- Participate in the on-call and weekend rota as needed.
- Ensure your clinical area is ready, with equipment checked before and after clinics.
- Complete basic life support and manual handling training.
- Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team in the day-to-day operations of the clinic.
What We Are Looking For:
- A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
- People that are passionate about learning and have developed themselves with higher qualifications.
- Previous hospital optometry experience is a plus, but not essential – we provide full training.
Why Work with Us?
- Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
- All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.
- We have recently been awarded Investors in People Platinum accreditation.
- Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
- Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.
Benefits:
- 33 days' holidays (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with length of service.
- Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%).
- CPD provided internally.
- Competitive pension and maternity benefits.
- Recommend a friend scheme (£350 reward for both).
- Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS checks.
- Benefits and discounts at a large selection of retailers/hospitality.
- Continuous training and development programme through our internal learning management system and clinical training team to help enhance your skills.
- Paid travel expenses.
About Us:
SpaMedica is the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery. We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. Our patients matter to us, and we work every day to give something meaningful to you and life-changing to our patients.
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