Optometrist

Optegra Eye Health Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Part Time Optometrist to join their supportive team in a prestigious Eye Hospital. This role offers the chance to work three days a week, providing essential pre and post-operative consultations while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. With a commitment to patient care and professional development, the organization offers fully funded training programs and a range of attractive benefits. If you are passionate about eye health and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous salary reviewed annually

Matched pension contributions

33 days annual leave

Flexible working schemes

Funded training and development

Celebration of anniversaries

Annual STAR awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Free laser eye treatment

Private Healthcare and wellness support

Qualifications

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist.
• Extensive experience in refractive and hospital environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post-operative consultations for patients.
• Run acute and follow-up clinics, documenting findings.
• Provide health advice and first-line clinical support.

Skills

Optometry

Patient Administration Systems

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Clinical Advice

Cataract Surgery Examinations

Education

GOC Registration

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Optegra has an exciting new job opportunity for an experienced Part Time Optometrist to join our amazing and supportive team in our prestige private Newcastle Eye Hospital located in Gateshead. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and developing business and benefit from our fantastic fully funded training programs. This role will require you to work 3 days a week.

Company Overview

Optegra is a world leader in specialist eye care, we take pride in knowing our patients are at the heart of all we do and can live better lives because of the treatments we provide.

There has never been a better time to join Optegra, as a provider of specialist eye care. Find out what it’s like to work at Optegra by watching the following video: Watch Video

We are rated as a ‘great place to work’ and here are some of our amazing benefits:

• Generous salary which is reviewed annually. This role pays up to £75k pro rata dependent on experience
• Generous matched pension contributions
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Flexible working and SMART working schemes – because we believe in work life balance
• Funded training and development – because we believe in our people
• Celebrating your anniversaries – because we value loyalty and commitment
• Annual STAR awards
• Blue Light Card (amazing discounts online and on the high street)
• Free laser eye treatment for you and 20% discount for friends and family
• Private Healthcare, 24/7 GP appointments, free Physio and counselling for your wellbeing
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

The Role

As an integral part of a multi disciplinary team working alongside consultants, you will be required to carry out pre and post-operative consultations, assessing the suitability of patients for treatment. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out examinations that are associated with cataract surgery.
• Run acute and follow up clinics post surgery for patients documenting findings in the electronic medical record systems.
• Provide health advice and support to patients attending the hospital.
• Provide first line clinical advice to patients and follow the appropriate means of referral to a medical practitioner if necessary.
• Ensure awareness of the uses, safety precautions and handling of equipment within the clinical competency framework.
• Ensure awareness of CQC policies and updates, attending all mandatory update courses.

Requirements

• Current GOC registration as a fully qualified optometrist
• Extensive experience working as an optometrist in a refractive, high street or hospital environment
• Experience of using patient administration systems and electronic medical record systems
• Experience of working to conversion targets and other KPIs within Vision Correction

If this sounds like you, please get in touch with us by applying for the role.

You’ll see and feel the Optegra difference when you walk through the door – and you’ll have every opportunity to really make a difference. Take a look at our history and vision by clicking the following link: Optegra Story

Optegra is proud to be an inclusive business where you can enjoy the career you want, without changing the person you are. We’re welcoming to all, working together as a supportive team, respecting the uniqueness of every individual we work with.

Closing date: Please get your application to us as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Hospitals and Health Care