Clinical Optometrist

NHS; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye health is seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while ensuring a balanced work-life environment. The successful candidate will assess patients for cataract surgery, provide essential support throughout their journey, and work collaboratively with a clinical team. With a commitment to professional development and potential training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive setting. Join us in making a difference in eye health!

Qualifications

• 12 months post-registration experience as an Optometrist.
• Motivated with a keen interest in clinical optometry.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery.
• Provide reassurance throughout the patient journey.
• Work alongside a clinical team for effective care delivery.

Skills

GOC registration

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. Are you an Optometrist who wants to continue helping people but need a better work life balance? If yes, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

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.

Job responsibilities

1. Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes.
2. Ensure patients understand risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting the patients needs.
3. Providing reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey.
4. Ensuring post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff.
5. Undertake YAG laser with training.
6. As the Clinical Optometrist, you will work alongside a wider clinical team to provide safe, effective, efficient delivery of clinical care.
7. Your key responsibilities will focus on patient centric care, with a focus on providing independent eyecare and making assessments on the need for cataract surgery.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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