Hospital Optometrist: Cataract Care, Training & Growth

NHS Jobs; Poole; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 33 days

Performance bonus

CPD provided

Pension benefits

Referral bonus

Vaccinations & DBS

Retail discounts

Training program

Travel expenses

Job summary

SpaMedica is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our team at Poole, Dorset. The role focuses on pre/post operative cataract assessments, YAG laser referrals, and close collaboration with the multidisciplinary clinic team.

You will receive full training with senior optometrists, with opportunities to develop in areas like Medical Retina and Glaucoma, and some home-working when available. On-call and weekend rota participation is expected as part of the role.

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

Willingness to learn

Interest in hospital optometry

Education

Qualified optometrist

Job description

SpaMedica is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our team at Poole, Dorset. The role focuses on pre/post operative cataract assessments, YAG laser referrals, and close collaboration with the multidisciplinary clinic team.

You will receive full training with senior optometrists, with opportunities to develop in areas like Medical Retina and Glaucoma, and some home-working when available. On-call and weekend rota participation is expected as part of the role.