Optometrist

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider in Chelmsford is seeking an optometrist to join their team. This role involves providing pre- and post-operative consultations, supporting ophthalmologists, and delivering clinical eye care services. The ideal candidate will have an optometry degree and be committed to exceptional patient care. A competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum and extensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Market leading salary up to £70,000

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Paid Professional Fees

Indemnity Coverage

Free parking

Sponsorship for Independent Prescribing

Qualifications

• Qualified optometrist with a relevant degree.
• Experience in pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Provide clinical support to ophthalmologists.
• Deliver diverse clinical eye care services.

Skills

Clinical support skills

Optometry knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

Eye examination equipment

Optometry software

Job description

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As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an optometrist to provide care to patients from our clinic in Chelmsford. Located on the ground floor of Marlborough House in Chelmsford city centre, close to Chelmsford train station.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside experienced eye care professionals, including ophthalmologists, and play a crucial role in the delivery of a diverse range of clinical eye care services to our patients.

At Optical Express, no two days are the same. Your role will be varied and can include:

• Pre- and post-operative consultations for our refractive and cataract surgery patients.
• Providing clinical support to our ophthalmologists.
• Being part of our multi-disciplinary YAG capsulotomy service, delivering these procedures.
• Providing Essential and Advanced Eye Examinations for our patients.

Your package:

We are committed to providing optometrists with rewards and benefits that really make a difference. The fantastic range of benefits you will receive includes:

• A market leading salary up to £70,000 per annum.
• Salary enhancement through our Performance Pay scheme.
• 33 days annual leave per year, increasing with length of service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Paid Professional Fees.
• Indemnity Coverage.
• Free parking
• Independent Prescribing Sponsorship and Placement Assistance.
• Access to Optical Express CET courses.
• Complimentary or discounted Laser Eye Surgery, Intraocular Lens surgery or Lipiflow treatment.
• Generous Optical Express Friends and Family Discounts.

We offer an array of flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, to include longer hours across fewer days and patterns that support your family or lifestyle commitments. Full and part time opportunities are available. Relocation allowances will be considered.

Optical Express is committed to providing clinicians and patients alike with access to state of the art diagnostic and treatment technologies from a range of market leaders such as Carl Zeiss and Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Full refractive and cataract surgery training will be provided and is delivered by experienced clinicians. To ensure you have maximum support day-to-day in the clinic, you will work alongside an exceptional professional team, as well as having access to invaluable guidance from the Clinical Services team, which includes some of the most experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists in the specialist areas of refractive surgery and cataract care.