Hospital Optometrist: Cataract Care & Career Growth

NHS Jobs; Truro; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays (inclusive of bankhol

Performance bonuses twice a year (up到

Job summary

SpaMedica, the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our team in Truro. You will perform pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients and participate in pre-op assessments for YAG laser referrals.

There is full training, on-call and weekend rota duties, and opportunities to develop in areas such as Medical Retina and Glaucoma. The role offers a salary of £58,402–£66,204, 37.5 hours per week, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 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!

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

Hospital optometry experience

Job description

SpaMedica, the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our team in Truro. You will perform pre- and post-operative assessments for cataract surgery patients and participate in pre-op assessments for YAG laser referrals.

There is full training, on-call and weekend rota duties, and opportunities to develop in areas such as Medical Retina and Glaucoma. The role offers a salary of £58,402–£66,204, 37.5 hours per week, and benefits.