Optometrist

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A patient-focused group of independent Opticians in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a part-time Optometrist. The role offers clinical freedom, advanced equipment, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are fully qualified and passionate about patient care and communication.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Private indemnity insurance

Life cover

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with advanced equipment and patient engagement.
• Willingness to learn and develop in specialized areas.

Responsibilities

• Providing thorough sight tests to patients - 30 mins.
• Managing patients with high clinical freedom.
• Working 3 days a week including some Saturdays.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Excellence

Communication

Education

Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC

Tools

Optomap

OCT

Tonometer

Digital Slitlamp

Optix

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A patient focused group of independent Opticians are looking for a part time Optometrist for their well-established Tunbridge Wells Practice.

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

Optometrist - Role

• Single testing room
• 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 days a week including some Saturdays
• Opening hours from 9am to 5pm
• Competitive salary based on experience - 50-65K DOE, pro rata
• Private medical insurance
• Private indemnity insurance
• Life cover
• 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.