Optometrist

Zest Business Group; Hounsdown; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established independent optician in Hounsdown is seeking a full or part-time Optometrist. The role includes providing thorough eye tests and working within a small, close-knit team, with a focus on patient care using advanced equipment. The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and registered, eager to offer high-quality optometry services. The position offers a salary between £50,000 to £65,000, staff discounts, private medical insurance, and opportunities for continuous development.

Benefits

Staff discount

Private medical insurance

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

Relocation package

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC.
• Comfortable working as the sole Optometrist.
• Desire to provide the highest quality eye tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough sight tests to patients in 30 minutes.
• Manage patient care with a high level of clinical freedom.
• Engage in continuous training and development.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

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 Totton 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 a Saturday
• 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.