Optometrist

Practice Plus Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to patient care as an Optometrist. In this full-time role, you'll work with the latest ophthalmic equipment, providing exceptional care for cataract patients. Collaborate with experienced Ophthalmic Consultants while enhancing your skills through comprehensive training. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive wellbeing benefits, and opportunities for professional development. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment that values diversity and equal opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Professional development support

In-house education programme

Qualifications

• GOC registered Optometrist with experience in cataract pathways.
• Knowledge of ophthalmic diseases and surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-assessment appointments for cataract patients.
• Work alongside Ophthalmic Consultants in a forward-looking department.

Skills

GOC registration

Experience in pre and post assessments

Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care

Ability to independently prescribe

Education

Optometry degree

Tools

IOL Master 700

Humphrey Visual Field Analyser

Job description

About The Role
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Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings? We are a positive and growing organisation delivering outstanding care – come and join us. We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at our Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital.
This role is a full-time position, working between our Emerson's Green and Devizes Hospital with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday.
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What you'll be doing
Reporting to our Outpatients Manager, you will be part of a small, forward-looking department with the latest ophthalmic equipment, including IOL Master 700 and the latest edition Humphrey Visual Field Analyser. Specialist areas offered include cataract surgery pathways, age related macular degeneration assessment and treatment pathways and ocular-plastic pathway.
This role is ideal for someone who is keen to develop their skills by working alongside our experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients. We will be able to provide training for our Optometrist to be an integral part of our patient’s cataract pathway, to be able to provide a 1st pre-assessment appointment for patients, as well as to provide follow up and routine appointments for our consultant led elective ophthalmic services.

What we’ll look for in you
You will be a GOC registered Optometrist, with:

1. Experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
2. Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and knowledge of Ophthalmic disease
3. Ability to independently prescribe and skills to deliver first appointments on a cataract pathway.

What you can expect in return

• A competitive base salary depending on experience
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• The support you need to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 25 days holiday increasing with service up to a maximum of 28 days + Bank holidays
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact [e-mail] in our friendly resourcing team.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.
Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks.
At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.