Bank Optometrist

SpaMedica; Taunton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

SpaMedica in Taunton is seeking a Bank Optometrist to join our hospital team. You will perform pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract patients, and conduct pre-op assessments for YAG laser capsulotomy referrals, while ensuring informed consent and safety standards.

The role involves on-call duties, weekend rota participation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. GOC registration is required; training is provided and hospital experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration is required.
• Higher qualifications encouraged.
• Hospital optometry experience is a plus, but training is provided.

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 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 day-to-day clinic operations.

Skills

GOC registration

Higher qualifications

Job description

Role: Bank Hospital Optometrist

Location: Portland House, Deane Gate Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2UH

Hours: Bank Contract - Zero Hours

Salary: £306 day rate

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK's largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we're experts at what we do, and that's evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Bank Optometrist you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica's hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as 'Good' or 'Outstanding', and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About the role

• 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.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community-focused team involved in charity work.

Summary of benefits

• £306 day rate

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or successfully appoint a candidate.

Important Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity

SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

Our Commitment

Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Disability Confidence

We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more about us, visit SpaMedica.