Optometrist Position

Job Title: Senior Eye Care Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Optometrist to provide exceptional eye care services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and a strong background in senior care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories
• Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council
• Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing
• Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses
• Fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects
• Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters
• Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses
• Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines
• Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
• Meet sales targets with regard to selling spectacles & contact lenses
• Perform core administrative functions in line with GDPR best practice

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer Savvy
• Strong communication & listening skills
• Customer service skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organised & attention to detail

Education & Experience:

• CET statutory requirement completed
• You must be a qualified Optometrist with a degree in Optometry and be a member of the General Optical Council
• Be able to demonstrate industry knowledge and experience of providing excellent care and service
• Previous experience in retail or customer service

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay starting from £65,000 Per Annum (Based on Experience) with an additional performance bonus & employee benefits
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: From £65,000.00 per year
• Additional pay:
• Bonus scheme
• Benefits:
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

• In person

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