Optometrist

Beautiful Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Optometrist for a private hospital in Bristol. This exciting opportunity offers professional development, an extensive range of wellbeing benefits, and a supportive environment. Candidates should be GOC registered, with experience in refractive surgery assessments and knowledge of ophthalmic care. Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus Bank holidays, private pension contributions, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Extensive wellbeing benefits

Professional development support

25 days of holiday plus Bank holidays

Private pension contributions

CPD days

Mandatory training program

Qualifications

• GOC registration required.
• Experience with refractive surgery assessments preferred.
• Understanding of ophthalmic disease essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cataract service delivery.
• Conduct pre and post-assessment evaluations.
• Prescribe and manage patient consultations.

Skills

GOC registered Optometrist

Experience in pre and post assessments

Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care

Independently prescribe

Job description

Optometrist

Full-time 37.5 hrs per week.

Are you looking to join a team who are passionate about creating an exceptional experience for patients in modern, clean and comfortable surroundings?

Our Client is a well-known and growing organisation delivering outstanding patient care.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Optometrist at a Private Hospital in the Bristol area.

This role is a full-time position, working between our Clients two hospitals with the main hours being between Mon-Friday but there may be some requirement to work on a Saturday. There will also be on-call rota

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the 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 experienced Ophthalmic Consultants to deliver an outstanding Cataract Service for patients.

Our Client offers outstanding training for their Optometrists, so you can be an integral part of the patient's cataract pathway, to be able to 1st consultation appointment to list the patients for surgery, as well as to provide follow up and routine appointments for the Consultant led elective ophthalmic services.

What we're looking for in you

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Experience in the pre and post assessments of patients referred for refractive surgery
• Knowledge of ophthalmic surgical care provision and knowledge of Ophthalmic disease
• Be able to independently prescribe and have the skills to deliver first appointments on a cataract pathway.

What you can expect in return

• 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
• Private pension with employee and employer contributions.
• CPD days
• Mandatory training through our excellent in-house education programme