Optometrist

New Medical Systems Ltd; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northampton is looking for a qualified Optometrist. This role involves performing diagnostic procedures, analyzing results, and advising patients on their eye care. Successful candidates will work in a supportive environment with growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optometry and excellent patient communication skills. This position is part-time, offering 2-3 days per week.

Benefits

Opportunities for clinical learning

Supportive workplace and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Optometrist with experience in clinical settings.
• Strong ability to interpret diagnostic test results and make autonomous decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive diagnostic procedures.
• Analyze and interpret specialist diagnostic test results.
• Advise patients on appropriate care for eye conditions.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Optometry qualification

Job description

Overview

Role overviewWe are looking for a new Optometrist to join our Northampton site. This will be 2-3 days perweek including.Optometrists play a vital role at Newmedica. They run both the pre and post operative clinics and triage patients. They operate a full range of diagnostic equipment to make clinical assessments and will analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results including identifying new or deteriorating eye conditions. They provide advice to patients as well as explaining procedures. The thought of eye surgery can be a daunting prospect for patients to deal with, so our Optometrists need to be empathetic and friendly and able to put patients at ease. The Optometrist role at Newmedica offers a modern hospital-based environment with opportunities for clinical learning. Our patients have a variety of interesting clinical cases which offer more complex decision making scenarios. This is therefore a great role for a qualified Optometrist looking for personal development and to expand their professional horizons.,

Responsibilities

• To perform a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures and clinical assessments, working autonomously and making clinical decisions using own judgement and initiative.
• To analyse and interpret specialist diagnostic test results.
• To identify new or deteriorating conditions and carry out relevant tests and refer to a Consultant or Non-Consultant Doctor, as appropriate.
• To advise patients on the appropriate care for their eye conditions.
• To explain the implications of eye conditions, treatment options, medication and possible side effects to patients, some of which may be distressed or confused.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To ensure that evidence based clinical standards of care to patients are achieved.
• To ensure the delivery of agreed quality standards, taking any necessary action to remedy shortcomings in services that contribute to patient care.
• To be responsible for ensuring the safe use of specialist equipment.

Newmedica are one of the leading providers of NHS ophthalmology services in England, providing outpatients appointments, diagnostic testing and eye surgery. We aim to change lives through better sight and eye health.

We care for thousands of NHS and private patients a year in our specialist eye clinics across the country. We have significant growth plans over the next few years as we look to establish a national footprint and open many new sites across the UK. We are thrilled to say that following an independently conducted survey of Newmedica colleagues to tell us what its like to work here, we have been certified as a Great Place to Work for the second year running. The feedback has directly contributed to Newmedica being listed among the UKs top 50 Best Workplaces for 2025.