Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent optometry practice in Hastings is seeking a qualified Optometrist to join their experienced team. The role offers flexible hours, a salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, and advanced equipment for patient care. Ideal candidates will have a clinical focus, strong communication skills, and preferably 2+ years of experience, though newly qualified candidates will also be considered. This position promotes a supportive work environment without Sunday shifts.

Benefits

Professional fees covered

Flexibility on Saturdays

Qualifications

• GOC registered Optometrist.
• Ideally 2+ years experience, but newly qualified will also be considered.
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eye tests and utilize advanced equipment.
• Assist outside of the testing room and interact with the team.
• Work within specialist clinics for advanced eye care.

Skills

Strong clinical focus

Calm and confident patient interaction

Commercial understanding

Education

GOC registered Optometrist

Job description

Optometrist - Role

• Well established independent with a loyal patient base of all ages
• Excellent 5* patient reviews
• Work alongside an experienced team
• Single tests 6 days a week
• 50 minute appointments
• Advanced equipment - OCT and Optomap
• Fields done by support team
• Complex contact lens fits - Ortho K
• Specialist clinics - Colourimetry, dry eye, myopia management
• Paperless - Optix
• Assisting outside of the testing room - interacting with the team, training etc
• Full or part time
• No Sundays and flexibility on Saturdays
• 9am to 5.30pm (4pm on a Sat)
• Salary between £50,000 to £70,000 DOE
• Professional fees covered

Optometrist - Requirements

• GOC registered Optometrist
• Ideally 2+ years experience, but newly qual will also be considered
• Strong clinical focus with a commercial understanding
• Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.