Hospital Optometrist: Cataract Care & Advanced Skills

SpaMedica; Exeter; On-site; GBP 54,609 - 62,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Performance bonus

CPD provided

Pension & maternity benefits

Refer a friend

Retail discounts

Travel expenses paid

Training & development

Job summary

SpaMedica, the UK’s leading NHS cataract provider, seeks a Hospital Optometrist for maternity cover at Lancaster House, Exeter. You’ll join our 150-strong hospital optometrist team, delivering pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract patients and supporting YAG laser referrals across clinics.

We provide full training, senior support, and a varied role with opportunities to develop in Medical Retina, Glaucoma, and private services.

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• Hospital optometry experience is a plus, but training is provided.
• Passionate about learning and developing with higher qualifications.

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 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.

Skills

GOC registration

Job description

SpaMedica, the UK’s leading NHS cataract provider, seeks a Hospital Optometrist for maternity cover at Lancaster House, Exeter. You’ll join our 150-strong hospital optometrist team, delivering pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract patients and supporting YAG laser referrals across clinics.

We provide full training, senior support, and a varied role with opportunities to develop in Medical Retina, Glaucoma, and private services.