Hospital Optometrist: Cataract Care, Training & Growth

SpaMedica; Wirral; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holidays

Performance bonuses

CPD provided

Pension benefits

Staff discounts

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

SpaMedica, the UK's largest NHS cataract service provider, is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our Birkenhead team. You'll perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract patients and support YAG laser referrals, with full training and senior optometrist support.

This role offers 37.5 hours across Mon-Sat, with weekend rota and on-call duties, 33 days holiday, and progression opportunities in Medical Retina and Glaucoma.

Qualifications

• A qualified optometrist with current GOC registration.
• Passionate about learning and 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

Willing to learn

Job description

SpaMedica, the UK's largest NHS cataract service provider, is seeking a Hospital Optometrist to join our Birkenhead team. You'll perform pre and post operative assessments for cataract patients and support YAG laser referrals, with full training and senior optometrist support.

This role offers 37.5 hours across Mon-Sat, with weekend rota and on-call duties, 33 days holiday, and progression opportunities in Medical Retina and Glaucoma.