Full or Part time Optometrist - Monday to Friday, South East London

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking full or part-time optometrists for a rewarding role in South East London. This position offers the unique opportunity to provide essential eye care to elderly patients in nursing and care homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. With a structured Monday to Friday schedule, you'll conduct clinical tests and work alongside experienced optical assistants. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowance. If you're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Fees Paid

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Contributions

Full Sick Pay after 12 Months

33 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess excellent clinical skills with a sympathetic approach.
• Experience in elderly care and advanced dementia patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full clinical tests in nursing and care homes.
• Visit one to two nursing/care homes per day within a 40-mile radius.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Empathy

Communication

Education

Optometry Degree

Job description

Full or Part time Optometrist - Monday to Friday, South East London, East London

Client:

Network Open

Location:

East London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6254a3c44fba

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Full or Part time Optometrist - Monday to Friday, South East London

My client, one of the leading optical domiciliary companies, is looking to recruit full or part-time optometrists for the South East London area.

This is a Monday to Friday role (no weekends required). You will visit nursing and care homes to carry out full clinical tests within South East London. Candidates must possess excellent clinical skills, with a sympathetic and empathetic approach, as most patients are elderly, infirm, and some suffer from advanced dementia. You will be assisted by an experienced optical assistant or qualified dispensing optician and will have support from a lead optometrist.

You will visit one to two nursing/care homes per day, covering a radius of no more than 40 miles.

Expect to perform approximately 15 tests per day; first appointment at 9:30 am, aiming to finish by 4:30 pm.

You need to use your own car, with petrol expenses covered at 25p per mile.

Working hours are from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, including travel time.

Remuneration:

• Basic salary between £60,000 and £70,000 per year, plus achievable bonus
• Professional fees paid for
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contributions
• Full sick pay after 12 months of service
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

Application process:

For more information and to discuss further, contact Nicki at [contact details], quoting reference number V.

Network Group Holdings is an equal opportunities employer.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom