Optometrist

Zest Business Group Ltd; Burnham-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent optician group in Burnham-on-Sea is seeking a full or part time Optometrist. The role offers clinical freedom, advanced equipment, and a loyal patient base. Candidates must be qualified and committed to providing excellent patient care. A salary of £50,000 to £65,000 is offered, along with bonuses and comprehensive employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff discount

Private medical insurance

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

Relocation package

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Willing to work independently as the sole Optom.
• Desire to provide superior patient care and communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough sight tests to patients within 30 minutes.
• Manage patient care decisions and lens dispensing.
• Encourage continuous learning and development.

Skills

Communication

Clinical excellence

Patient engagement

Education

Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC

Tools

Optomap

OCT

Tonometer

Digital slitlamp

Optix computer system

Job description

A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist for their well-established Burnham-on-Sea practice.

You will be able to provide patents with a personalised experience, utilising some of the most advanced equipment available.

Optometrist - Role

• Modern independent
• Single testing room
• Small, close knit team
• Loyal patient base
• Focus on patient care
• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins
• Advanced equipment - Optomap, OCT, Tonometer, digital slitlamp
• Optix computer system
• Working alongside an experienced Dispensing Optician
• High level of clinical freedom - You decide how to manage the patient, and what lens/contact lenses you want to dispense
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week including Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £65,000 DOE, plus bonus
• Staff discount
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• Relocation package available
• Continuous training and development
• Encouraged to pick up additional accreditations and specialisms - areas like dry eye, macular degeneration, glaucoma, specialist contact lenses, myopia control and orthokeratology.
• Support from other Optoms, Trainers and Professional services teams

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Happy to work as the sole Optom
• Willing to learn and develop
• Wants be able to provide the very best eye test possible
• Wants to provide higher levels of communication and patient engagement
• Focus on clinical excellence

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca Wood using the apply now link.