Clinical Optometrist

Job summary

This role would suit an Optometrist who has 12 months post-registration experience and holds current GOC registration. You will be willing to expand your horizons and take the leap into the clinical side of optometry. Our Optometrists provide independent eye care and make assessments on the need for cataract surgery ensuring patients understand the risks and benefits and providing reassurance throughout. If successful, we will support your professional development. We can potentially offer training in YAG laser; this is dependant on the sites activity and what services are offered in the area.

Main duties of the job

Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomesEnsure patients understand risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients needsProviding reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journeyEnsuring post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staffUndertake YAG laser with training As the Clinical Optometrist, you will work alongside a wider clinical team to provide safe, effective, efficient delivery of clinical care. Your key responsibilities will focus on patient centric care, with a focus on providing independent eyecare and make assessments on the need for cataract surgery.

About us

Community Health and Eyecare are an independent service provider that specialise in Ophthalmology and Endoscopy services supporting the NHS. CHEC are an established group of hospitals and community clinics across the UK. Our bespoke state of the art surgical centres are a beacon of envy, providing end-to-end care for our patients through NHS partnerships. We have 5 core values that we uphold through our employee and patient lifecycle to ensure a pleasant experience for all. These are Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening and Focus, something that all our colleagues are expected to naturally uphold here at CHEC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience Motivated to develop with a keen interest in the clinical side of optometry Good communication and strong interpersonal skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to provide the highest quality of care to all patients

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A GOC registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience Motivated to develop with a keen interest in the clinical side of optometry Good communication and strong interpersonal skills Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Understanding of clinical governance and ability to provide the highest quality of care to all patients

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