Clinical Optometrist

CHEC; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eye health is seeking a Clinical Optometrist to join their expanding team in Worcester. This role focuses on patient-centric care, providing independent eyecare, and making assessments for cataract surgery. The ideal candidate will have GOC registration and a passion for clinical optometry, with opportunities for professional development and training.

Benefits

Professional Development Support

Training in YAG Laser

Qualifications

• GOC-registered Optometrist with at least 12 months post-registration experience.
• Motivated to develop with a keen interest in clinical optometry.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery.
• Provide reassurance throughout the patient journey.
• Ensure post-operative management with medical staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

GOC Registration

Job description

Job summary

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.

As the Clinical Optometrist, you will work alongside a wider clinical team to provide safe, effective, and efficient delivery of clinical care. Your key responsibilities will focus on patient-centric care, with an emphasis on providing independent eyecare and making assessments on the need for cataract surgery.

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 depends on the site’s activity and services offered in the area.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.

CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients access to essential procedures and helping achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based healthcare services across England, including ENT and Dermatology services.

CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All employees are expected to adhere to CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in line with NHS Employment Check Standards, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Job responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients for cataract surgery, including discussing expected outcomes.
• Ensure patients understand the risks and benefits of surgery with a considerate manner reflecting their needs.
• Provide reassurance from the start to the end of the patient journey.
• Ensure post-operative management is undertaken with the support of medical staff.
• Undertake YAG laser procedures with appropriate training.

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 high-quality care to all patients.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check via the DBS will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: CHEC

Address: 7a & 7b St Martin's Quarter, Worcester, WR1 2DA

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